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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Paul M.
2026 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
08/07/2026
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Don’t believe the reviews on this vehicle

Nothing but problems
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Vincent Z.
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
08/07/2026
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2026 Santa Cruz

Great all around vehicle, love the feel with the all wheel drive.Very easy to drive with great AC vent location.
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Jose N.
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
08/07/2026
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beautiful vehicle

It is a powerful, comfortable vehicle, and its comfort is unique.
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Gavin B.
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
08/07/2026
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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

This is a great drive. It is too bad that 2026 is the last year they will be built.
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Jeffrey T.
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
08/07/2026
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Perfect Small Truck

This is my second Santa Cruz. My first was a 2021. I was hoping for a plug in hybrid… When they said that wasn’t coming I was waiting for a ‘27 or ‘28, but when they said this was the last model year, I decided to get one. Perfect combination of styling and size for an urban environment.
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Deborah 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
08/07/2026
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nice car

Very easy to drive and has plenty of room.
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Serena H.
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
08/07/2026
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Love my Santa Cruz

Love my Santa Cruz
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James 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
08/06/2026
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This is a great truck

In my opinion this is all the truck 90% of truck owners need. It rides very nice also. I wish they had heads up like all the other limited packages.
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Richard 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
08/06/2026
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Wish is was HYBIRD

Difficulties in learning accesses of Touch Screen. & AUTO BREAKING SYSTEM too sensitive.
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Roman 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
08/05/2026
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Santa cruz

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PATRICK 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
08/05/2026
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Missing key safety features

Things I would consider "standard" (i.e. collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control) are only available on the Limited trim.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/07/2026 10:10 AM

Hello PATRICK, thank you for your feedback regarding your  2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with features. Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc 
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Elizabeth B.
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
08/05/2026
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Santa cruz

Great baby truck!
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Stephen T.
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
08/05/2026
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70

Awesome Truck.Smooth ride. No issues Quality is a 10.
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Bryan H.
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
08/04/2026
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Love it

Love everything about it
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Barbara C.
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
08/04/2026
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I love my Hyundai Santa Cruz outside of it, but the inside drives me

I do not like the inside of my truck ,but I love the outside look
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Christine B.
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
08/03/2026
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My Santa Cruz

Love my Santa Cruz!
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Nicole P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/03/2026
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Love the model - hate the one I received

Always wanted a Santa Cruz, got a brand new 2026 and have had nothing but cosmetic issues since day 1, molding falling off, dashboard and door hitting, sunroof seal deteriorating etc
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/05/2026 12:02 PM

Hello Nicole,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Cruz. Your assigned Specialist will be in touch with you to discuss your concerns further. ^cc
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Murray C.
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
08/03/2026
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I like it more every day

drove a lot of vehicles before buying this one, 2026 Santa Cruz Limited. I seem to be discovering more features every few days In the electronics realm. Surprised this vehicle doesn't sell more. If I could change anything, it would be the lumbar support in the driver's seat should be able to go up and down. Looking for a solution to the tiny leaks in the truck bed but doubt that can be avoided. After all it's a pickup truck (trucklet). With the turbo engine It's like driving a large sports car. Handles great and the ride is much more comfortable than any of its competition. The ratings below indicate great satisfaction and I Never rate anything as a 10, that would be perfection and there is no perfection in any machine.
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David D.
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
08/02/2026
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I love the Santa Cruz and am very comfortable driving it. Handles well

great vehicle. Had a 2023 and this outperforms that one
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Thomas N.
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
08/01/2026
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Santa Cruz XRT is WOOP WOOP

Santa Cruz XRT is WOOP WOOP! Love the manual shifter! Drives GREAT > Truck bed when needed & came WITH the truck bed cover! All the electronics are great! Love all the driver assists features. Always wanted AWD & this XRT is great for light to moderate off roading. A pleasure to drive.
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