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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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JOSEPH 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
03/17/2026
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New Santa Cruz

Sharp looking car. Smooth ride. 2.5 liter engine powerful enough. Averaging 32 mpg on the highway.
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Michelle 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
03/16/2026
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26 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited 2.5 Turbo

So far so good. Only has 6,000 miles and bought it new.
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Lynette 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
03/16/2026
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Great car/truck combo

I originally looked at a Santa Cruz a year or so before buying the one I have now. I didn't get one then because my two biggest criteria was 6-cylinder or turbo and no sunroof. At the time, those two options together weren't possible. Fast forward to late 2025, we found one not too far away that had turbo and didn't have a sunroof. I was elated. I love my truck/car (cruck?) combo. It totally feels like a car while driving and hauls stuff like you'd expect a truck to do. Tons of storage areas in the cab and in the bed. I love the locking tonneau cover. Actually, I love just about everything about it. The only thing I could wish for is a color in the electric blue range but I am fine with the green too.
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Larry 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
03/16/2026
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Overall great vehicle

Looks good, drives and handles good
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Quinton J.
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
03/15/2026
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Santa Cruz The best vehicle in existence

I absolutely love this vehicle. It’s not too big it’s not too small it’s perfect and I love the bed on the back. Extremely convenient! I get many compliments even from larger truck owners. I’m really bummed that Hyundai decided to get rid of this Santa Cruz 😭 I would’ve loved for them to make a Santa Cruz XL version. I love the shape and how it feels like a hybrid.
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SUE 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
03/12/2026
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Tons of safety features!

The Santa Cruz has a VAST amount of safety features! So many, that watching YouTube videos to learn about all the features and use of them is a must. The only issue I've had with my vehicle is not the phone I had wasn't compatible with some of the Bluelink capabilities, therefore I had to purchase a new $600 phone. Overall, it's a great vehicle!
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Nancy 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
03/11/2026
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The Best

I love my Santa Cruz.
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Canderella 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
03/10/2026
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Nice Truck

I like this truck. Easy to enter and exit.
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NEIL 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
03/09/2026
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Loving it

The more I drive it a lot more I love it
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Murlin W.
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
03/09/2026
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junk

can’t slide bed cover in winter can’t unlock bed cover in winter cannot open tailgate in winter you should recall the santa cruz trucks hate it i bought the truck to use and none of the above features work
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/09/2026 01:16 PM

Hello Murlin,

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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Michael 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
03/06/2026
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Santa Cruz very nice vehicle..

Great vehicle...
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Rainnah 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
03/06/2026
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The SAV of my dreams 🥰

I've always loved the look of these since their debut. I never thought I'd be blessed to purchase one. God totally made a way and gave me the desires of my heart ❤️. This is an awesome vehicle and so much fun to drive. She gets a lot of attention.
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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
03/05/2026
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Love it

Far exceeded expectations
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Sandra 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
03/04/2026
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Dark green Santa Cruz 2026

I have the model that has the basic Cruise control, sunroof, leather seats that heat, electric adjust driver seat, back window that opens, tuneau cover, bed extender bar, and Front wheel drive.
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Carolyn 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
03/02/2026
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Great

Has everything I need in a vehicle
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Thomas 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
02/28/2026
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Love my Santa Cruze

Love this vehicle very happy with my decision
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TIMOTHY 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
02/27/2026
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I am a Hyundai guy for life!!

Hyundai has not only been so helpful when things went wrong mechanically.....I now own two!! A Kona and bend new want Cruz!!
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Cathy 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
02/26/2026
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Santa Cruz Fun Ride

Love my Santa Cruz - I would like to see a more cohesive entertainment center
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Becky 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
02/26/2026
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2026 SEL Santa Cruz

My second SEL. Like the improvements, the styling, the riddance of the DCT. Needs A/C vents in the rear and ability to lock and run the engine (I have dogs and live in Florida and need to sometimes run into a store, but I can't because I can't lock the doors with the engine running. HATE that they are discontinued.
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Bradley 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
02/25/2026
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Great Utility Vehicle.

Used as a daily driver. Nice power and the styling is what stood out the most. Rumor has it Hyundai plans to make it look like any other small pickup. Honda ruined their Ridgeline and sounds like Hyundai is headed down the same road.
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