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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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John 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
09/27/2025
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90 day ownership survey

Great vehicle but under powered
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John J.
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
09/26/2025
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Smart and Sassy!

More than pleased with the Cruz as it rides like a car but performs like a truck!
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Jose C.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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09/26/2025
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2025 Santa Cruz Limited

No issues after 3000 miles. Has pulled my 4500lb boat and trailer with ease. Pulls boat and trailer out of the water with no issues. Had the 2024 limited but really wanted the tow haul capability available in the 2025 model.
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Jan K.
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
09/26/2025
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Go Santa Cruz

Great vehicle
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Angela L.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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09/26/2025
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The safety brake feature can cause an accident

I understand that the safety brake feature is meant to avoid a potential auto collision, but the sensors are extremely sensitive and have almost gotten me rear ended on the freeway twice due to the harsh stop. This makes me feel uncomfortable in the car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/26/2025 02:01 PM

Hello Angela,

We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. Nothing is more important than the safety of Hyundai customers. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc
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Scott R.
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
09/26/2025
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Love my Santa Cruz

Has done everything expected and more. Many thumbs up from other drivers. Proud to own one.
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Keith L.
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
09/26/2025
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The sweet spot

My santa cruz hits that sweet spot between an suv and a full size truck. Comfortable, fun to drive, economic to operate and is a truck when you need one.
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Cheryl J.
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
09/26/2025
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Best vehicle I have ever had

Perfect for my needs, easy in and out, truck bed is smaller than a regular truck so I can get hold of anything in the back without undo effort.
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Clayton 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
09/26/2025
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Great vehicle from an okay Brand

The Santa Cruz fills a niche left empty in the US since the discontinuance of the Subaru Baja. A small 4-door with a truck bed that's perfect for city life. More manufacturers needs to take note of the success of this vehicle type and offer competition.
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James 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
09/25/2025
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An awesome truck! It’s my second one!

It’s a very nice vehicle to drive cross country with!
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Eugene Z.
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
09/25/2025
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Santa cruz

Lease are not right rules, if buy out with balance earlier than 36 months sign up, lease rule is cannot stop payments.
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Mike D.
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
09/25/2025
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Too soon

I have driven a Hyundai the past 27 years. So dependable. So it was time for a new one. Was disappointed no loyalty discount or cash back offers. Been looking at the Santa Cruz for a few years. So far so good. I've only had it for two months, if it lasts 17 years and over 200000 miles like my Accent I'll be happy. As always the warranty is a factor with all the new features. I am enjoying it so far lots of features to learn about. There's a lot of plastic on the exterior that had to be adjusted by the dealer and still waiting on a replacement piece. Also after washing it there's a lot of places for water to go in that plastic, have to dry it well. Again still feeling it out and again hope to have a long, reliable relationship and it holds up as well as my past two. I like the style and the way it drives. So far so good.
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David F.
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
09/24/2025
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Great Truck

Was looking for something that offered some style and some cargo handling capability, found it!
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Maria W.
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
09/24/2025
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I lovevmy truck

I love a truck
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Michael 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
09/24/2025
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Exceeded expectations

I am over the moon with this new vehicle. It’s fun, it’s tough, – it’s a whole package.
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Glenn 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
09/24/2025
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Ride

Satisafied with vehicle so for
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Ladonna 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
09/24/2025
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Love It

The Santa Cruz has been a joy to drive. The driver assistance tools are very helpful. One of the best surprises is how fast my electronics can be charged while driving. Having a truck bed is fabulous.
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Gary 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
09/24/2025
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Best small pickup trucks.

I love my 2025 Santa Cruz. At the dealership when I took my test drive I immediately noticed the lack of “road noise” at 70 miles per hour. 3 months later it remains one of my favorite features of my Santa Cruz. The computerized screen continuously reveals new and innovative features that are astonishing.
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Christine 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
09/24/2025
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2025 Santa Cruz 4 Month Review

GREAT vehicle for the price. Suitable downsize from a truck.
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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
09/23/2025
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Very Pleased

Good value with great warranty. Very impressed with the features.
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