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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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MICHAEL J.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/05/2023
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Head Turner

Beautiful vehicle. Constantly gets looks and compliments. Modern technology and design. Not the best gas mileage, but smooth ride. Acceleration is a little choppy at times, but great vehicle none the less.
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NICHOLAS S.
2023 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
02/05/2023
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Santa Cruz Limited

I had many vehicles. Usually a truck and sporty car or a truck and an suv. The Santa Cruz combines all that into one cool vehicle. Performance of a sporty car, ride of an suv and utility of a truck made this a no brainer for me. The icing on the cake is the cool look of the SC. People stop me all the time to ask about it. I have to say its the best all in one package I've ever seen for someone who only wants to maintain one vehicle.
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RUSSELL T.
2023 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
02/04/2023
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Like a modern day El Camino

The Santa Cruz is a wonderful modern car, that feels like driving a sporty car, but is easy to get in & out of, and has a small truck bed like an old El Camino. That allows you to haul large items that won't fit in a trunk, without needing a full size truck.
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STEVEN B.
2023 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
02/04/2023
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Everyone is always checking it out and asking how I like it!

I've been a Tacoma owner for decades. I was not expecting to make anew purchase for another couple of years - and that would be a new Taco, or so I believed at the time. My wife brought me with her while she was making a deal on a Tuscon and I saw the Santa Cruz in the showroom. I was curious, so I came back the next day for a test drive. I really enjoyed the responsiveness, I felt like I was driving a sports car! With all the technology, carrying capacity, and COMFORT, I was so impressed I traded in my Taco on the spot! I have not been disappointed with my Santa Cruz since.
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Doug L.
2023 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
02/04/2023
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A real head turner

Almost a day doesn’t go by that someone stops me to comment on the looks of this truck. The main reason I bought is that my wife would never drive a truck, but as this is basically a Tucson cut into a truck, she is very comfortable in it. The truck features are really cool, and the horsepower is amazing. It will really get up and go.
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THEODORE R.
2023 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
02/02/2023
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A blast to drive!

The Santa Cruz drives like a sports car and is great looking. Very nice interior and fantastic infotainment system. The bed is very useful unless you have large, very heavy loads. For almost any other task the bed is perfect.
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ROBERT M.
2023 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
02/01/2023
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Small but I can tow my cargo trailer

Handles well , good pickup, meets my needs for carrying extra things and i liked the style. Also the towing capacity attracted me. The backup camera feature is a plus as well as the other warnings.the paint quality Attracted me also
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JEREMY H.
2023 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
02/01/2023
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Transmission issues

Purchased a 23 and it has transmission issues bouncing the rpm’s searching for a gear. Like your running out of gas. If you step on it, it will quit. So under normal driving conditions on flat roads it has issues.
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DEBRA D.
2023 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
02/01/2023
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Love this vehicle

Hyundai nailed it with the Santa Cruz. It’s the coolest looking vehicle on the roads. Handling and performance is flawless. ( Fortunately) I have not had the opportunity to see how it does in the snow. I have had so many double takes and positive comments on the appearance
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NATALIE K.
2023 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
01/31/2023
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Poor Customer Service

My loan amount was not corrected and I was charged an extra 750.00. No call backs were made by the manager or anything. I even went in person. That is the treatment you receive when you purchase a 43000 dollar vehicle.
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Dakota H. responded on 02/01/2023 09:16 AM
We're very sorry to learn of your experience. Please feel free to contact our Hyundai Motor Finance customer care team at (800)523-4030, and they would be happy to address any concerns you may have. Thank you. ^cc
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CHRISTINE K.
2023 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
01/31/2023
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Great suspension. Smooth ride

Great suspension, smooth ride. Good on gas. Needs USB for rear passengers. No electric passenger seat. Automatic brights! Comfortable seats. Good design. Does well in the snow. .......................
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SCOTT A.
2023 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
01/31/2023
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Great driving truck

This is a great driving truck! So far it’s been reliable with no issues. I like the extra storage spaces under the rear seats and truck bed and the 120v outlet in the bed! It’s quite on the road and I love the styling!
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ZHIHUI L.
2023 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
01/30/2023
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I love my Santa Cruz !!!

I have a mini cooper , which I used to drive small cars , but when my mini run maintenance issues , hard to find a good tech and cost way too high to fix . so I decide to change different brand . I consider to buy a truck but I kind hesitate to drive big cars till I saw this Santa cruz. Cool + cute + practical+ 0 down payment +economic compare with other truck price . I love the car play + remind for clear the back seat or my phone still in wireless charge or road status . Really thoughtful functions , special someone like me forget something in the car often ...All in all , I love my santa Cruz and cant wait let him take me to travel all the places :)
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STEVEN I.
2023 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
01/29/2023
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Nice for a not truck

Easy to drive. Looks like a modernized version of the Subaru Baja. Interior lacks open storage to toss phones wallets easily. No memory seat option on limited model. Radio Home Screen could be less cluttered. Has paddle shifters that are unnecessary since this isn’t a sports car….
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WILLIAM C.
2023 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
01/29/2023
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Santa Cruz

So far so good. Too new to answer a few of these questions honestly. So you got a 5. Also too damn aggravating that you want me to type more here just for a letter count. This is how you piss off a customer.
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RANDALL A.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/28/2023
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Great design but not that great but weak and hesitant

Engine issues no power hesitant and bed is small enough to constitute a hitch accelerates slow after full stop burns more fuel then expected , transmission jumps when changing gears feels like the car has a governor installed which control the speed
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Dakota H. responded on 01/30/2023 02:34 PM
We're very sorry to learn of your experience, Randall. We have created a case and assigned it to one of our corporate representatives. Following a thorough review, they will be reaching out to you to discuss your situation further. Thank you. 
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ALLEN R.
2023 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
01/28/2023
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Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz has strangers asking me about the vehicle, all the time at the gas station, store or wherever. the color is Sage Gray, People always comment that they love the color, and the vehicle looks great. The truck operates and handles great, its much better than my larger pick-up to park.
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CYNTHIA T.
2023 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
01/27/2023
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Santa Cruzing

Great experience, fun to drive with a quiet ride. Many safety features. The vehicle is stylish, unique and does no look like other vehicles on the road. I test drove the Santa Cruz and the Ford Maverick. I chose this vehicle over the Ford Maverick. I made the right choice.
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SHELLI C.
2023 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
01/26/2023
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I love my Santa Cruz

I love the new color and everything about my truck...❤️ The first time I saw a Santa Cruz...I fell in love with the way it looked...I knew I had to get one ...I bought custom floor mats and vent visors and had the front windows tinted...it looks awesome
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MARTIN P.
2023 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
01/26/2023
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Great Design! Affordable, reasonably price.

Allot of complements for design of car. Looks expensive and ease on gas consumption. Surprisingly allot of features than expected. Drove long distance and surprised mileage gave me per tank. local seems average.
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