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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Michael C.
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
07/14/2026
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too many electronics on the vehicle

driving the vehicle is ok but has too many unnecessary warning signals and electronic devices to control the vehicle
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/20/2026 07:37 AM

Hello Michael,

Thank you for your feedback. You can learn more about the warnings you are hearing in chapter 7 of the owner’s manual. Here it will describe each of the features and the settings that can be used to suit your driving.  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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Daniel 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
07/14/2026
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1 yr 8 months ownership

Sporty look. Good handling. Good quality build. I was a bit upset within the first month of ownership, as the vehicle is marketed as having a towing capacity of 5000 pounds, but there is no tow hitch. And only a pieced out electrical hookup for the towing. I did get that worked thru, mounted a tow hitch, and a brake controller, which the dealer service department had zero information on . But they did have an absolutely absurd price quote of $1700 to install the hitch. Needless to say, I declined that offer. I feel Hyundai had let down any owners in that respect. Other than that, the vehicle has performed rather well. It’s kept inside, so the paint and trim should stay nicer than a vehicle left outside. Overall a nice purchase, the dealership issue is always a low point in automobile business. I’m not into upselling, and you are constantly bombarded with upsell tactics every visit.
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Lynn 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
07/13/2026
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Functional, fun, peppy!

I've owned 2 Tacomas and this 1 Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz is by far the best truck for my needs as a Suburban Gardener. I have the XRT and love the peppy turbo. The only thing I would have wished for is that it came in a HYBRID. I have heard that the Santa Cruz is being discontinued, so a HYBRID will never happen. TOO BAD! It's unfortunate that Hyundai is not going to have a compact truck after this year (2026). Mistake. There are already plenty of mid-size trucks out there. Hyundai filled a niche with the Santa Cruz.
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Richard 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
07/13/2026
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Santa Cruz Review

I really love the Santa Cruz, I am so sad you have decided to stop making it. It is a perfect small pickup for anyone that needs a truck for hauling small loads, and transport a family as well. I will regret not being able to get another one.
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Jerry 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
07/11/2026
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Santa Cruz

Well pleased.
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James 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
07/10/2026
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Enjoying the vehicle

I love the smooth ride, the limited display, and design of the vehicle. The seats are very comfortable and the view out the front window is excellent.
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Peter 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
07/10/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz

Good design, good performance, high price point
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Patricia 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
07/10/2026
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It won me over by its cuteness and comfort.

It's important to know that my husband wanted a "truck" for his 80th birthday. Not being a truck person myself, I thought he should have what he wanted on this milestone birthday. I surprised myself that I actually like this truck -- it rates high on my cute scale (and I'm picky) but, more importantly, it has been fun taking some road trips in it as well as the "routine stuff." Fun means we really enjoy driving it around (yes, I get my turn occasionally.)
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Mark 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
07/10/2026
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Santas Cruz

Santas cruiser
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Charles 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
07/10/2026
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Satisfaction

You will not be sorry going with Mastrovito Hyundai in Yorkville ny
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Vince P.
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
07/10/2026
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2025 Santa cruz

I like it a lot
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William W.
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
07/10/2026
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Love the drive of the car, but interior materials are subpar.

Seats are made of substandard materials
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/10/2026 12:05 PM

Hello William, We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2025 Santa Cruz. 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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Brenda A.
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
07/10/2026
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‘25 Santa Cruz

Fabulous! Two things for improvement:
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Scott 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
07/10/2026
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Overall great vehicle!

The styling of the Santa Cruz Limited is well thought out!
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Kimberly R.
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
07/10/2026
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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025

I am happy with my purchase.
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Timothy 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
07/09/2026
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What a great vehicle

Great truck
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Floyd 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
07/09/2026
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Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited

Great truck
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Frank L.
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
07/09/2026
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My Review

I am enjoying the vehicle but the dealerships are very disappointing.
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Troy W.
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
07/09/2026
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When is enough enough?

Bought my truck April 30 and out of service 52 of those days vehicle was returned to me twice still not fixed currently back in the dealership
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/10/2026 07:07 AM

Hello Troy,

Thank you for reaching out to us. We were able to verify that your case is currently under review by our corporate investigation team. We have forwarded your feedback to your assigned specialist. Thank you. ^cc
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Charles N.
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
07/08/2026
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Looks good but horrible to drive for any length of time.

Do to the design flaws and uncomfortable driving experience, I no longer have this vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/09/2026 07:47 AM

Hello Charles, we’re sorry to learn about your disappointment and hope that you will reconsider Hyundai again in the future. Thank you^cc
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