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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Garrett 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
04/10/2026
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Great Vehicle so far

I’ve owner the Santa Cruz for about two months this and have loved it so far. It’s perfect for my outdoor adventures of hiking and kayaking.
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Ken L.
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
04/10/2026
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Great truck great buy

Great truck great buy Need to continue making
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Joanne 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
04/10/2026
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Love my Santa Cruz

I have less than 2000 miles on my 2026 Santa Cruz but I love the car.
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Buddy T.
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
04/10/2026
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Truck settings

The truck has setting like the easy turn, screen display not much into was given on how to do it.
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Dana L.
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
04/10/2026
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Interior functionality could be improved

Love it, but could be engineered to be much more functional in the interior.
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Elizabeth 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
04/10/2026
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Great truck.

I love this truck. I like to drive it, I like to ride in it. I like it's apperence.
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David 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
04/10/2026
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Love It!

Although I have not driven the Santa Cruz a lot, everything about it I am enjoying. Comfortable, the interior dashboard is all clear and simple to operate, the ride is smooth!
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James 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
04/10/2026
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Wow!

What a pleasure to drive.My former pick up truck was a Toyota Tacoma. There is no comparison. The ride quality of the Santa Cruz is so much better. Gas mileage is 21 percent better. Driver comfort is superior and it turns heads with it's good looks
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Ray 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
04/10/2026
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My Santa Cruz

Lots of features and tech. Very comfortable, smooth ride an SUV that can also return truck stuff!
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Minao M.
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
04/10/2026
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MJM Santa Cruz

This is the best car I have ever owned. It has plenty of power and an extremely comfortable ride for a SUV/Truck hybrid. I love the color and have received many compliments on the appearance. I love the versatility.
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Michael R.
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
04/10/2026
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New Santa Cruz

Excellent except for an acceleration lag from a stop that happens occasionally
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William L.
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
04/09/2026
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Great vehicle
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Lee R.
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
04/09/2026
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Nice

Very nice Carr just very underpowered
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Bradley 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
04/08/2026
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Comfortable

Very comfortable
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Michele 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
04/08/2026
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GREAT!

No complaints here! I previously owned a Subaru which was very highly rated and had nothing but problems, mostly with the electronics in the vehicle which made it unsafe to drive. I was NOT going to buy another one and I basically wandered into a Hyundai dealership during my hunt for a small truck and later left with every single thing I had asked for. Sants Cruz has been great and EVERYTHING in it works!!!! Hurray!
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Diane L.
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
04/07/2026
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Nice LITTLE truck

Been with Hyundai since they first came to America. Have tried mostly every model. So it was a given to try the Santa Cruz. Love the dash set up. Front seats are comfy enough. The back is horrible. Absolutely no leg room at all. The truck is made much too small to really be enjoyed. This will be my one and done based on the cab size alone.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/08/2026 10:13 AM

Hello Diane,

Thank you for your review. Hyundai is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. Hyundai greatly values our customers’ feedback, and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. ^cc
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Gregory G.
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
04/07/2026
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Upset that the Santa Cruz model is discontinued

After purchasing the ‘26 SC I found out they’re discontinuing the model. Apparently they want to build a bigger truck. I don’t want a bigger truck.
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Paul A.
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
04/07/2026
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A modern-day Chevrolet El Camino or Ford Ranchero.

It has all the comforts of an SUV with the utility of truck bed. It's perfect for someone who occasionally needs the functionality of a truck bed, but prefers an SUV environment for daily driving.
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Gregory 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
04/07/2026
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My Cruz Baby

I am enjoying my 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Activity. Every time I park it, I get compliments or questions about it. It has just the amount of space and cargo capacity I need also. I haven’t had a bit of problems with it at all. Love it !!
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Michael G.
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
04/07/2026
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Vehicle for a regular homeowner

For years I have been saying I need a small truck but still able to have a comfortable ride. As a homeowner I need to run to a big box store for sand, bagged stone, small shrubs and I just didn't need a full size truck for that. In the 2 months since I have had this vehicle I have moved a full size fridge, picked up wood (without cutting it in half), gutter down spouts and delivered two mattresses to a friends cabin. I just got back from a 700 mile drive (one way) to visit my sister and it drove like a dream, the seats are very comfortable and the inside is roomy it was a great ride. The thing that really amazed me were the headlights, Hyundai mounts them low in the front of the vehicle and I thought it was odd until I drove at night, being low seems to project the light farther down the road while lighting the road up in front of the vehicle best headlight I have ever had. I like the different trim levels as i'm not sold on having every bell and whistle under the sun, so I was able to get a technology package I was comfortable with. After test driving it I knew I wanted it because it hit all the check boxes for me; utility, comfort, ride, affordability, safety. Lastly Sage Grey is a sweet color I never have a problem finding it in a parking lot.
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