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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Sandy S.
2026 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
02/21/2026
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Abilities of a pick up but the feel of an SUV

I love this vehicle, but there are a couple of draw backs to consider. The automatic headlights, on mine anyway, are extremely sensitive making them useless since they constantly come on and go off even on bright sunny days. I was told by one dealer that they would adjust them, which they did not, and by another dealer that they could not be adjusted. Second. If you are a woman and ever wear your hair up or in a ponytail, the seats are annoying, as they don't allow for your hair and you have to tilt your head forward. If you have a job that requires you to wear your hair up, you know what I'm talking about. If the seats are not fabric and they are not vented, then they are either too hot or too cold in the summer and winter. I really wish someone had told me this, I would have chosen the fabric seats. One other draw back is the fuel economy, it's not great. Overall, I do love this vehicle, I love the look, and the abilities it has, and would buy it again.
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Raymond V.
2026 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
02/21/2026
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Gri

Truck help get through the snow days & Cold one, . It started right up and got me to work, some problems with hydroplaning and high winds otherwise it works real good.
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Peter S.
2026 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
02/20/2026
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Electronic concern

See comments below.
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MARITZA S.
2026 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
02/19/2026
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Lovin it

Not only do I find my vehicle fun to drive it also gets the same same gas mileage as my previous car. The seats are comfortable and I enjoy having heated seats during the winter. I also enjoy the app which is customizable for summer or winter conditions.
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Michael E.
2026 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
02/13/2026
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Mama’s beach buggy

We live at the beach in Florida and sometimes the golf cart is not enough so we bought the Santa Cruz to be able to throw the chairs and other beach stuff
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Welson T.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/12/2026

My 2024 Santa Cruz Limited

The ony word for this vehicle - Fantastic!! Purchased new in 2024, and it is a state-of-the-art in the highway in the city! Anywhere. The best vehicle ever I had (I had more than a dozen vehicles in the last 20 years)
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Mark W.
2026 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
02/10/2026
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Nice to drive hood on gas just what I was looking for

Very nice good gas miliage easy to drive
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MICHAEL M.
2026 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
02/09/2026
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Hyundai Santa Cruz

Great vehicle
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Amanda H.
2026 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
02/09/2026
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Awesome Truck

Awesome truck with great safety features! Phil at Beardmore Hyundai was excellent to work with!
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Cythia P.
2026 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
02/04/2026
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Santa Cruz

This is my second Santa Cruz and I love it just as much as the first one (2022) Wish you had a few more colors, but I still love my black. I know packages are popular and make it easier to order, but I really miss my heated steering wheel and heated outside mirrors. That would be nice. Interior is still excellent and I am learning more about the dash every day. At night I can see farther, so thanks for that. Still turn heads and am asked repeatedly, what is that?!
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Donald P.
2026 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
02/04/2026
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Cool Ride

This car is very capable and smooth on the highway. Does not feel like I am driving a tank!
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Joe P.
2026 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
02/03/2026
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really too new to review

could better perform a review after having the vehicle for a while
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Brian M.
2026 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
02/03/2026
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Great vehicle, except…

I absolutely cannot believe that the top trim level of any vehicle would not have parking sensors. It was something I just assumed.
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Melissa P.
2026 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
01/30/2026
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Santa Cruz

I love this vehicle
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John S.
2026 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
01/30/2026
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Don't buy

Only buy if you are deaf because you will not be able to hear any conversations, music while driving. Not buying another and considering trading in for another small pickup similar in size. Only 3100 miles on it. Underpowered too
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/30/2026 09:50 AM

Hello John,

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. ^cc
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Juan C.
2026 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
01/29/2026
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A Tucson with a bed.

If is not the turbo, is underpower. The inside is that of a Tucson, but it is comfortable. The ride on hwy speeds is just comfortable knowing that is a pick up... I would pick this car over any fords or chevys in the same category. Not a toyota, by any means...
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Kelley R.
2026 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
01/29/2026
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Love the upgrade on the 2026

I traded my 2022 Santa Cruz SEL activity package in for a 2026 activity package. Some great updates and features.
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Kathleen V.
2026 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
01/27/2026
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Santa Cruz

Overall the 2026 Santa Cruz is a versatile and practical vehicle for active owners.
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Darrell W.
2026 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
01/27/2026
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Pleased with the comfort and styling

excellent so far
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BRETT G.
2026 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
01/26/2026
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santa cruz

good vehicle
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