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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Randell 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
11/02/2026
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Great small truck

Rides comfortably, good mileage, perfect for short or long trips.
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Dwain J.
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
11/02/2026
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Build issues

There hood is misaligned and the headlights and tail lights get moisture inside after going through car wash.
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Joli 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
11/02/2026
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Fun truck to drive. Easy on gas.

Glad I traded up to a truck
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Janet F.
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
10/31/2026
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Fob and truck not connecting

Very disappointed. Have had Hyundai for years . 2 month vehicle should not have these problems. It takes 5 minutes to start!!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/02/2026 10:06 AM

Hello Janet,

We’re truly sorry to hear about the concerns you’re experiencing with your MyHyundai app. Please contact our Customer Care team at (855) 225-8354, where one of our specialized representatives will be happy to assist you further. ^cc

Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/02/2026 10:20 AM

Hey Janet, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 
JB
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Julee B.
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
10/30/2026
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Santa Cruz 26

Truck is fun to drive and looks sporty.
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RONALD 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
10/29/2026
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Fun little truck

Fun to drive and handy to use. More features than I can figure out how to use even for a base model
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Kenneth K.
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
10/28/2026
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The 2026 Santa Cruz is a pleasure to drive.

We have enjoyed driving the Santa Cruz for over 2months now. It handles well. No complaints just compliments on all the features and good looks the vehicle has.
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Gina L.
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
10/28/2026
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Love It!

This little Truck is the best with all the safety features; it's helping me be a safe driver!
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Gregory O.
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
10/28/2026
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Nice Compact SUV/Pickup

I needed a smaller pickup to fit in my garage (previous was a Ford F150 Super Crew with 6 1/2 ft bed). After looking at the smaller pickups from the big three, the Santa Cruz became the obvious choice, mainly because of the styling, warranty reviews from other owners.
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Thomas W.
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
10/28/2026
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Don't like all the safty stuff on it

The truck is okay
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William 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
10/27/2026
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Santa cruz

Love my truck
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Mark W.
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
10/27/2026
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Great design with only minor nits

I have the Limited edition with a bed extender. The interior of the Santa Cruz is exceptional. Very well laid out controls and easy to learn all the features. The Bose sound system should have had far more sound controls than just the basic treble, bass, and midrange sliders. At least a 6 or 8 channel graphic equalizer would have been a nice feature. Power outside mirrors would also have been a nice feature to have. I love the 20inch tires for the height they add to the truck and the driver's view. The worst feature is the 120 VAC outlet in the bed which can't even power a drill or saw or tire pump. Totally useless feature and Hyundai should have been called out on that one. Other than that, I'm very happy with my Santa Cruz. Hopefully the next mini truck they produce will include many of the same features.
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Dennis 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
10/27/2026
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New Santa Cruz 4 mo review.

The vehicle is great. Response from the dealership is very slow.
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Jane 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
10/27/2026
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Great vehicle

I love my Santa Cruz!!
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Habibo Y.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/26/2026
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Check engine light

I haven in the service department two time and still the check engine light is not and it is not fixed and i didn’t get a time frame that they fix it
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/27/2026 09:30 AM

Hey Habibo, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 
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RUSSELL 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
10/26/2026
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Best midsize truck.

Body style, color, pick up speed, The bed has a trunk. Storage in the bed. Overall very satisfied
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Fatima G.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/26/2026
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No muy convencida cada vez que voy a mantenimiento no le terminan de r

En dos mantenimientos no le terminan de rellenar los fluidos
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/27/2026 09:38 AM

Hola, Fátima: lamentamos mucho saber de tu experiencia con tu Hyundai Santa Cruz 2026. Por favor, comunícate con nuestro centro de atención al cliente al (800) 633-5151 para que podamos conversarlo más a fondo y abrir un caso. Tus comentarios nos ayudarán a identificar las áreas en las que podemos mejorar la experiencia de manejo general y la durabilidad de nuestros vehículos. Gracias. ^cc
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Donald D.
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
10/26/2026
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I’m a trucker now

So far so good
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Maud W.
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
10/25/2026
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Love it!

I have been pleased from the first time I saw this vehicle. It's attractive clean lines and different from other trucks. It's really so much more.
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Cynthia 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
10/24/2026
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Love this vehicle
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