2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.5
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4.5
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Michael D.
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
09/10/2026
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Mike's Santa Cruz

I love almost everything about my truck. The only issue is that the rear window is small. During the day I can see the tops of cars behind me but at night if a car is tailgating, I can't see their lights and it is too dark to see the top of their car. I've seen that I can turn on the rear camera when the gear shift is in park but I can't turn it on when I am in drive. With not being able to see cars behind me at night, I need to be able to turn on the rear camera even when I have the gear shifter in drive.
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Harvey 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
09/10/2026
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It’s all good…

I am so glad I bought a Santa Cruz - the color is blue.
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Deborah 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
09/09/2026
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My Santa Cruz 2025

Overall I love my Santa Cruz. The only thing that I do not like is that I cannot adjust the driver seat enough to comfortably reach the petals. This is a problem for shorter drivers. Please consider addressing this in your next design build.
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Thomas 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
09/09/2026
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Very nice car

Overall it's a great car
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Thomas 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
09/09/2026
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NOTHING IS PERFECT BUT THIS IS CLOSE

Ride is smooth. Acceleration? Not so much.
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Dennis 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
09/08/2026
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Former F350 Owner very satisfied

Everything about the vehicle is great except for the fact that I’m a pet owner and I cannot lock my vehicle with my pet inside with it running!!! not sure why that is??!?
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Ashley 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
09/08/2026
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My Santa Cruz

I should've got a higher trim level:)
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Weldon 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
09/08/2026
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Great vehicle

Unique looks great for hailing small loads Typical of weekly household needs. 30000 miles not 1 issue and gas mileage actually exceeds Estimates advertised it’s modern ranchero
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Joseph B.
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
09/08/2026
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Love the Santa Cruz, absolutely hate the in car cruise control camera.

Without the annoying cruise control in car camera, which should have been fixed with the software update, would have rated four to five stars.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/09/2026 10:05 AM

Hello Joseph,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far.  We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc


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Tammy G.
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
09/07/2026
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Great vehicle

Love it but seats are not very comfortable.
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Rodney 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
09/07/2026
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The little truck that could

Works good use it on the farm light
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William 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
09/07/2026
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WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE LOOKS. LOVE HOW IT DRIVES. CONFORT IS GREAT

GREAT TRUCK. GETTING MORE AND MORE USE TO IT.
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Paul 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
09/07/2026
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Love the vehicle. The face recognition camera doesn’t function well

Love the performance
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Lorenzo V.
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
09/07/2026
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It’s alright

I thought Santa Cruz is better than Ford Maverick. I should have gone to Maverick or Subaru Forester which has standard 4 wheel drive. Which the SE trim that I have, I have limited after market accessories that I can add. The worst part, there’s no camper shells for Santa Cruz, unlike Ford Maverick which has plenty of truck bed covers selections.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/08/2026 01:54 PM

Hello Lorenzo,

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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Douglas G.
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
09/06/2026
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Little but Mighty!

The Hyundai Santa Cruz has proven to be a surprisingly capable little truck — far more than its size suggests. I’ve loaded the bed with cinder blocks, mulch, and even hauled appliances, and it handled every job phenomenally. Despite that utility, it delivers an exceptionally smooth ride, something you don’t usually get from a truck.Inside, it’s extremely comfortable, and the features are thoughtfully designed. The large infotainment screen is crisp, easy to read, and very user‑friendly. After putting more than 30,000 miles on mine, the only minor complaint I’ve had is that the windshield sprayers don’t cover quite as much of the glass as I’d like. Other than that small detail, the Santa Cruz has been a fantastic, reliable vehicle that continues to impress.
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Timothy 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
09/05/2026
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mini truck

it's just big enough and easy to handle. Also the pickup is a little better than expected.
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Debra M.
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
09/04/2026
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Love my Hyundai

Very satisfied with my truck
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STEVEN D.
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
09/04/2026
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I am very happy with my Santa Cruz as I was searching for a truck

I’m very happy I bought it and I felt I got a fair deal on it
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JEFF 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
09/03/2026
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Capable trucklet

Replaced 06 Ridgeline. Much better acceleration, handling and fuel economy. Adequate bed and cabin space; good tow rating - 5K lbs. With trailer equal to light duty 1/2 ton pick up.
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Kevin J.
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
09/03/2026
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Exceeds expectations

Great vehicle, extremely happy with this purchase.
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