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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Owen 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
08/26/2025
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Found my fun

Bought a 2025 SE and have really enjoyed this vehicle. Have had so many trucks in my life, both big and small, and so far have really enjoyed this one. Bought it for the fun and style plus always can use something to toss a few things in the back. This trucks has a lot of features even for the base model.
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Linda 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
08/26/2025
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We are enjoying the truck. We get so many compliments on it.

I do not have time for this at work.
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Steve F.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/26/2025
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Not another!

I do not like this vehicle. Views are limited due to large pillers: occasionally the vehicle will not accelerate after a turn: warnings to take a " coffee break" if over the yellow line and other times nothing: no room for any adult in back seats when front seats are back!!!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/26/2025 10:50 AM

Hello Steve,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2025 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc 
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Joe 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
08/26/2025
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Very satisfied with my Santa Cruz so far.
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Keith H.
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
08/25/2025
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First time owner

Good so far. Only had 2+ months so cannot assess quality of build, reliability, etc.
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Gail 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
08/25/2025
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Everything I hoped it would be! (And more)

We can’t get over how quiet the ride is and how comfortable it is. It’s perfect for hauling my E bike - easy to load and unload. We’re pleased with the features. It doesn’t feel like a truck when you drive it. It feels like a nice SUV ride, but it just happens to have a handy little pick up bed in the back. We are very pleased with our purchase.
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Dave 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
08/25/2025
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more features that are standard

Great value for the money compared to ford Ranger. Roomier interior, better dash and better screen.
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Jose 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
08/25/2025
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Easiest purchase to date.

The customer service was the best. Under a hour I was on my way home in my new 2025 santa cruz
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Todd K.
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
08/25/2025
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Robert 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
08/25/2025
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2025 Santa Cruz

Great vehicle, I love the all wheel drive version. The turbo gives it some kick during acceleration. Overall runs very smooth. I’m glad I traded in my Toyota Tacoma. Santa Cruz has more power than gen 3 Tacoma.
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Talbott 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
08/25/2025
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Santa Cruz

Great truck
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Albert L.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/25/2025
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Unimpressed

The basic engine is weak compared to other similar class vehicles. Turbo should be the norm. Also, what’s the deal with tow kits? No harness available, no standard tow option on a “truck” while all small trucks to include ridgeline and maverick include such as part of their package. Also, right off tail lights leak and have to be replaced. The cluster speaker sounds blown and makes a strange high pitched vibration noise. The seats are awfully uncomfortable, and the space for the driver is too small and uncomfortable. I hit my knees on both sides of the cockpit. I am extremely disappointed and will never buy Hyundai again.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/25/2025 10:34 AM

Hello Albert,  Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. ^cc 
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Robert T.
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
08/25/2025
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT

I love my Santa Cruz. The only problem I have is that I can’t get the map screen to lighten so I can see it when I have a split screen with the radio
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Brenda 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
08/24/2025
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Great truck

Love this little truck. Gives me all the comfort of a SUV but all the utility of a truck bed.
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Dean 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
08/23/2025
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What a fun car?...truck?

This is a very comfortable, and fun little truck to own. It definitely has its own place in the automotive world.
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Michael 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
08/23/2025
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My first Hyundai

This vehicle has met all my expectations. Style, comfort, performance and with an outstanding warranty. Purchased from a dealership that puts the customer first.
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Kevin K.
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
08/22/2025
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Great little work truck!

Interior is pretty spacious. Nicely designed inside and outside. Decent mpg if you aren't heavy on the pedal.
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Wendy 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
08/22/2025
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Wonderful

Am liking my car
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Doris 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
08/22/2025
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My Little Truck

Overall, I am happy with my truck.
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David H.
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
08/21/2025
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL-pretty much everything I had hoped for.

Ride and handling are outstanding. Controls and infotainment are relatively straight forward/user-friendly. Interior space (including back seat) better than I expected. Acceleration for a 4-cylinder (2.5 liter) vehicle is quite adequate. I average 23.5 MPG for first 2,000 miles, with almost no highway driving.
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