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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(1385 Reviews)
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    Excellent
    8.6
    • Features
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
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    8.8
    • Fun
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.3
    • Reliability
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Performance
  • Poor
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    9
    • Exterior
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.4
    • Comfort
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Interior
  • Poor
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    9
    • Styling
  • Poor
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    9.4

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Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
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Timothy B.
2023 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
08/28/2025
Verified Review

Good multiple use vehicle

Sporty, fun to drive, the bed is big enough for the wifes gardening need. Roomy enough for 4 adult's to take a cross country trip. The ride is very smooth & responsive.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Susan S.
2023 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
08/28/2025
Verified Review

Somewhat unhappy

For being a certified preowned I would have expected they did an oil change because it was due when I purchased. Also have had electrical issues that haven’t been resolved and also it was sold with a broken torno cover which I am still waiting on a replacement.
Recommended
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 6
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
MA
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Mary A.
2023 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
08/28/2025
Verified Review

Tonneau cover

Everything has been fine except for my tonneau cover. There’s a recall on it I found out when I went in for service on it. I’m still waiting to hear when my replacement kit is coming in so it can be replaced. It won’t open. I hope it’s soon.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 6
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Laura W.
2023 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
08/28/2025
Verified Review

The best little truck

People ask me all the time if I like my Santa Cruz. 100% yes! It drives and rides like an SUV with the benefit of a short 4 foot bed perfect for things like camping, kayaking, toting bags of mulch, ect. One of the great features is the mileage. If I set my cruise control and keep my foot out of it it’s not uncommon to get over 30 miles per gallon.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Benjamin G.
2023 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
08/27/2025
Verified Review

2023 SEL Activity Package

Great urban utility vehicle to drive. Cargo bed holds more than expected.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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Daniel D.
2023 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
08/27/2025
Verified Review

Awesome vehicle

So far I’ve been enjoying the Santa Cruz
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Daniel Y.
2023 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
08/27/2025
Verified Review

Could use a turbo v6

fun car that could be so much better. a turbo v6 with standard transmission would take this vehicle to the next level. there would be no more comparison to ford or others..
    Value
  • 4
    • Build Quality
  • 5
    • Reliability
  • 3
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 5
    • Fun
  • 6
    • Performance
  • 4
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 8
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/28/2025 06:23 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Daniel. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. ^cc 
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Thomas A.
2023 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
08/27/2025
Verified Review

Just what we needed.

This truck/suv is just about perfect. It has covered storage but carries 5 people comfortably.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Robert K.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

2023 Santa Cruz

Overall I love the vehicle.
Recommended
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 8
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John F.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

2023 Santa Cruz

Great truck. Fun to drive.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
WH
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William H.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

Our fun

We've enjoyed our truck. It is like having a car but the extra space of a truck.
Recommended
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
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David P.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

8/26/25 Vehicle Review

Overall the Santa Cruz is fine, the downside is that it's a lease and I have to stop driving it because I'm over the mileage.
Recommended
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 5
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 9
JB
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James B.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

Nice ride

I love the way that my Santa Cruz rides. Very solid and comfortable ride. This small truck fits my needs except that it needs more legroom in the rear seats.
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 5
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
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NEVIN M.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

SANTA CRUZ CALLED CALI

With the exception of having to get my tonneau cover(warranty) replaced and my tires replaced. I haven't had any issues with this vehicle. Its a great driving vehicle.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Cynthia H.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

The engine went out

The top on the back will not open all the way and is impossible to use. Babe been to the dealership many times. We are told it’s on back order and do not know when it will be fixed Will not buy another Hyundai . Too many issues L
    Value
  • 4
    • Build Quality
  • 3
    • Reliability
  • 1
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 3
    • Comfort
  • 6
    • Styling
  • 7
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/26/2025 10:47 AM

Hello Cynthia,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2023 Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  ^cc 
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Page S.
2023 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
08/26/2025
Verified Review

Alot of warranty work

I love about 50% of my truck It gets average fuel economy the oil changes are expensive and I have to have an oil pan replaced after 60k. I've had about 4 warranty jobs done. Which is almost one every 10k. Stuff my other car that's at 200k has never needed. The windows roll down on their own there is no way to deactivate that. The front bumper peels from the cheap plastic they put on it. Windshields chipped twice when again my car with 200k has a perfectly fine windshield
    Value
  • 4
    • Build Quality
  • 3
    • Reliability
  • 4
    • Exterior
  • 6
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/26/2025 06:28 AM

Hello Page, we are really sorry to hear about your experience with your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc
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Robert E.
2023 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
08/25/2025
Verified Review

Santa Cruz

Its a terrific vehicle, four door car with a small truck bed fit our needs.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Paula B.
2023 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
08/25/2025
Verified Review

Blue Cruz, Great Views, Ices Brews, Attracts Dudes, Dog Approves

Love the look, mid-size, and versatility of the Cruz. Non-turbo is underpowered, but keeps me out of trouble.
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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John H.
2023 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
08/25/2025
Verified Review

Fun and reliable vehicle that looks cool

This truck has been reliable, fun to drive and is handy for light yard work and small loads
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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Michael C.
2023 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
08/25/2025
Verified Review

Best Value Small Pickup

Most bang and style for your buck when it comes to small pickup trucks.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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