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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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LISA H.
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
11/30/2023
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Excellent compact CUV

Went from a GMC Denali to a Santa Cruz and could not be happier. Has all the bells and whistles I was accustomed to on the GMC plus some. Very happy. This is annoying that they put a min on comments but what to do
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ROBERT P.
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
11/27/2023
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Great Vehicle

I love the vehicle. I don't use it as a truck very often, but when I do it has been great. It is the vehicle that meets my needs perfectly I have highly recommended it to several people who have stopped me to ask my opinion of it. It rides and handles like a car but is capable of carrying reasonable loads and pulling a boat trailer as needed.
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JAY T.
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
11/27/2023
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Thoughts

The Santa Cruz is a very nice truck option for consumers that do not want the classic look of a pickup truck. The styling interior and exterior is very modern and does not sacrifice the aforementioned type of consumers.
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ALEXANDER 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
11/25/2023
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Great vehicle

Great vehicle, best description… “car that thinks it is a truck” which is exactly what I wanted. Drives super well and has all the comforts of a car and has truck attitude when needed. Installed roof racks to transport 21 ft carbon fiber racing canoes and is perfect, right height to load and very solid in cross winds. Super happy !
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MARK C.
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
11/25/2023
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Little things different

It’s a good vehicle, but it has quirks that need to get ironed out. Like the transmission in snow mode on a hill has no power won’t move Heater air conditioner is hard to figure out as when the motor seems to heat up when it works for a while and the only way to get it to work again is to turn the vehicle on and off so hopefully a new blower motor will solve that
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 11/27/2023 12:39 PM
We would like to get involved to examine your claim further. A specialist will contact you shortly. Thank you. ^cc
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LLOYD 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
11/24/2023
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Hyundai Santa Cruz

Fun to drive, handles good, good performance. Needs more rear leg room. Great service department, sales at the dealership not so much. Told me one thing and another. ?????????????????????????????????
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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
11/24/2023
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It is a rocket, it is a truck, it is an SUV, it is a car.

Fantastic small vehicle. I use it for work and personal use. Fun to drive, very comfortable. Replaces my 2022 Tacoma. For me, hands down superior to the Tacoma. bu bbuvjjhb lblhj j, bhhjlhh khh vlbh
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Edward 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
11/24/2023
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Awesome Vehicle

I have used this vehicle for normal driving, towing a trailer and items loaded in the bed and it’s exceeded my expectations every time. The Santa Cruz makes perfect sense as an all around vehicle. Lux SUV and a capable smaller truck, great combination
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LISA P.
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
11/22/2023
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New owner

Very nice looking and an awesome value! Has everything I wanted except sunroof, which is available for more money. I definitely recommend the AWD for Colorado. My friends and adult children love its unique look and style. I wish it had bigger air vents and a louder stereo, but overall, I'm in love with my Santa Cruz!
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CHARLES P.
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
11/22/2023
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Worth It

It is excellent overall, quality purchase, but a little overpriced, could come with more features for the dealer price or reduce the price by 2 - 4 K. Gas mileage could be a little better 30 miles per gallon or better.
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ROBERT 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
11/21/2023
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Still Amazed

I wasn't really considering the purchase of a Santa Cruz, but upon the recommendation of a relative, started looking at them. I done the usual footwork, that is, research, reviews, pricing etc., then visited my local dealer, done a test drive and was immediately sold.
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WILLIAM W.
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
11/21/2023
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GOOD

I love my new SANTA CRUZ. It handles good and I like the styling of the body. The engine has plenty of horse power. and the seats and interior are comfortable! I like the way the dashboard is displayed. It's a keeper!
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David G.
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
11/21/2023
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Good

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JOHN B.
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
11/18/2023
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Great truck

If it did not hassetate sometimes and had fx radio and bed cover it would be the perfect love driving the truck and can haul quite a load still handles great when loaded very fun to drive loaded or unloaded
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EDWARD P.
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
11/18/2023
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A sleek light truck which drives like an SUV

One of the best looking vehicles on the market. Reasonably priced. Drives by far better than any truck available. The other vehicle I was considering was a Ford Maverick Hybrid. If one had been available it would have been a tough choice. The Ford is cheaper and gets massively better mileage and has an extra six inches of bed length. The Hyundai looks much better and drives/handles much better.
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DAVID S.
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
11/17/2023
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Santa Cruz 1 year

One year ownership, the vehicle performs well. Only complaint is interior lights are a pain to operate. One push and you will need a engineering degree to them back to original point. The brakes tend to squeal even in good conditions. Overall very pleased with Santa Cruz
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SHARON D.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/16/2023
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2023 Hyundai Sant Cruz

I haven't had this car for a year and the entire transmission needs to be replaced. Vehicle has been in shop awaiting a transmission which is on backorder and dealership has no idea when it may come in! Very disappointed in Hyundai, will not but another or recommend to any friends and family. A brand new car and can't drive it. Also, the inside light when you open the car door has never worked since we purchased, thought we were losing minds attempting to figure out the problem. Dealership informed of a blown fused. Go figure!
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 11/16/2023 11:38 AM
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc
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KEVIN 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
11/14/2023
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Love my Santa Cruz

I was torn between getting a car and a truck. A car is a better fit for my daily activities but I do need a truck to haul stuff around. When I first saw a Santa Cruz, I thought it was the perfect combo of both worlds. It fits perfectly in my smaller garage while providing everything I need in a truck. It also looks awesome. I get compliments often on the unique vehicle style. I compared the Santa Cruz to the Ford Maverick (pretty much the only other truck that would fit in my garage) and the SC is superior in every regard I care about.
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DAVID 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
11/14/2023
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Great looking good value

The 2023 Santa Cruz SEL is well equipped much better than the Ford Maverick XLT Luxury I ordered from Ford Dealership in Queensbury, NY they tried to upcharge me $10,000 over sticker price, told them to Sticker up their @$$, Matthews Hyundai sold me my SC at sticker and $500 Veterans rebate and 0.9 apr
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Lynda Z.
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
11/13/2023
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santa fe

Overall, the Santa Cruz is a good little truck. Note the word little backseats are small and the truck bed itself is small and doesn't hold much. The back seats are uncomfortable. Oh, and not enough room for people to get In-N-Out of the truck. The front part of the cab is great and the Bluetooth and phone and. Music is all good too
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