2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.5
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4.5
(1215 Reviews)

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Bobbie B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/20/2026
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Not sure what you want here

Please see the Pro/Cons section below for my summary
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Gale M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/19/2026
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2025 Sta Cruz

Vehicle is great. Color is nice. I only wish for two things: a bit better gas mileage and larger cup holders.
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Dwight P.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/18/2026

Almost perfect

I’ve liked everything about my Santa Cruz except passenger side roof molding trim flew off with in first couple months. Review indicate others with same problem. Definitely an engineering or manufacturing problem. Overall a nice truck with great options.
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Loeffler P.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/17/2026
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First overview

Fun and comfortable for front seat passengers
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April S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/17/2026
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Love my little truck!

Couldn’t find another affordable front wheel drive truck. It was perfect for what I needed. The electronics are wonderful and use. Drivers seat is very nice! Only things I wished it had that it doesn’t have on my truck is heated steering wheel and non-white seats.
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Denise C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/17/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz

I only have 550 miles on it so far, but so far I like all the safety features. Still learning what all the buttons do. I went from a Toyota Sequoia. This truck has enough power for me.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 10:11 AM

Hey Denise, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you need any assistance, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.   


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CAROL A.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/15/2026
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Santa cruz

Matrock has just a little over 3000 miles. It's only a year old I've had just manner glitches and went over. I have taken it in to have it service. The service department, it is wonderful.They take up a lot of time with me.And explain everything. I have an appointment next week because there is a recall on my truck that I feel like will fix the small problems that I have plus I am getting mud flaps install.
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William H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/15/2026
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Hawk

I like it.
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Mary E.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/14/2026
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Wonderful Ride!!!

Smooth riding for the whole family. Can carry whatever I need in the truck bed.
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Rosemarie C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/14/2026
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Great

This a great vehicle
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Richard W.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/14/2026
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Wishing I could wash the window

The window wash doesn't work
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Reginald M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/14/2026
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Excellent

All good, I enjoy my vehicle
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Angela N.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/14/2026
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Santa Cruz truck

Good little truck. Her name is Peanut.
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John G.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/13/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz

We love the vehicle and love the warranty
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Philip M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/13/2026
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My 25 versus my 24

Overall the vehicles are almost identical. I am disappointed that the 25 even though it has the activity package as a trim level not an option as on the 24 did not have built in navigation, or the ability to upgrade. My wife purchased a 25 Tucson Hybrid SEL Convenience with the same glass dash and display and it is equipt with it. Every time I start the truck I have to set the display like it. After 2 months I am beginning to miss the seat covers of the 24.
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Elizabeth G.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/13/2026
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2025

Great vehicle, glitchy at times but overall good.
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Lisa B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/13/2026
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Great truck for a mature woman!

I needed a small truck to take trash to the dump. I also am an animal foster and I sometimes have to carry kennels and crates to different places. The Santa Cruz is perfect for me- easy to drive and park in parking lots, easy to get into and when I take my 99 year old Father places, it is very easy to put a wheelchair into the bed of the truck. I am very glad I bought it.
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Janet C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/12/2026
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Perfect for me!

I researched and reviewed and studied what was available. It is perfect for me and I love how the display is and how many people tell how sharp it looks
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Terry B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/12/2026
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Vehicle handles well

We like the vehicle.
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Brian B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
01/10/2026
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NOT AS ADVERTISED FOR THE MONEY THIS VEHICLE COULD BE BETTER BUILT

DISAPPOINTED IN THE VEHICLE OVER ALL.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/12/2026 09:16 AM

Hello Brian, thank you for your feedback regarding your  2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz.  We apologize for any inconvenience. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance regarding cruise control and steering. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc


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