The car drives well. It has good pick up. Gets good gas mileage basically. It's comfortable
Value
6
Build Quality
7
Reliability
7
Exterior
7
Interior
7
Features
7
Fun
7
Performance
8
Comfort
7
Styling
7
QM
Quintin M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/12/2025
Verified Review
Drives nice
Like the design
Value
7
Build Quality
7
Reliability
7
Exterior
9
Interior
9
Features
8
Fun
9
Performance
8
Comfort
7
Styling
9
JA
Jose A.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/12/2025
Verified Review
Drives like a mid-size car.
Always wanted a little truck with a small car feel.
Recommended
Value
8
Build Quality
8
Reliability
8
Exterior
8
Interior
8
Features
10
Fun
10
Performance
10
Comfort
8
Styling
8
WB
William B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/12/2025
Verified Review
Should have got the turbo engine
Love the overall car, but the shifting on my 2.5 engine is annoying. The car had decent acceleration but the upper gear shifting is problematic. I get on the high way and am travelling at 65 MPH and the dang thing won't shift into 8th gear. Every time I have to put it into manual mode and force it into 8. No wonder the milage rating is only 25ish mpg...its because it wants to run at almost 3k rpm in 7th gear on the highway. With my manual overriding I am getting just over 30 MPG. My wife has the Sante Fe with the 2.5 turbo and her car shifts just fine and has amazing acceleration!!!!!
Recommended
Value
10
Build Quality
10
Reliability
10
Exterior
10
Interior
10
Features
8
Fun
8
Performance
8
Comfort
10
Styling
10
RC
Randy C.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/12/2025
Verified Review
Fair
Have no comments
Value
4
Build Quality
4
Reliability
7
Exterior
6
Interior
5
Features
4
Fun
6
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Styling
6
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/12/2025 10:32 AM
Hello Randy,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2023 Santa Cruz and experience thus far. ^cc
ET
Edward T.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/12/2025
Verified Review
Very competent blend of truck and car
Nice and roomy, does not feel small. All the power you need, but don't expect. Attractive, masculine styling. I'm very pleased with my selection of the Limited version.
Great styling and interior. It doesn’t look like an ordinary truck. I get lots of compliments and questions about it.
Recommended
Value
9
Build Quality
9
Reliability
9
Exterior
10
Interior
10
Features
8
Fun
10
Performance
8
Comfort
8
Styling
10
KY
Karen Y.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/11/2025
Verified Review
I love my Santa Cruz
I absolutely love my Santa Cruz. In fact, I named her Genie, because she's everything I wanted in one package.
Recommended
Value
10
Build Quality
10
Reliability
10
Exterior
10
Interior
10
Features
10
Fun
10
Performance
10
Comfort
10
Styling
10
SH
Sherry H.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/11/2025
Verified Review
Uncomfortable w/o armrest
The vehicle is awesome except I’m unable rest my arms as I'm driving Uncomfortable w/o armrest
Recommended
Value
8
Build Quality
10
Reliability
10
Exterior
10
Interior
10
Features
10
Fun
10
Performance
10
Comfort
9
Styling
10
MC
Marvin C.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/11/2025
Verified Review
Excellent reliable vehicle so far
So far a very reliable vehicle that is comfortable to ride
Recommended
Value
7
Build Quality
8
Reliability
8
Exterior
9
Interior
9
Features
9
Fun
9
Performance
8
Comfort
8
Styling
9
KA
Keith A.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/11/2025
Verified Review
Small truck drives like an SUV
Overall I like the truck. I wish it had a little more storage compartments but overall serves its purpose. The gas mileage could be a little better but it is fun to drive and A nice option. Would buy again.
Value
7
Build Quality
6
Reliability
8
Exterior
8
Interior
9
Features
9
Fun
9
Performance
8
Comfort
8
Styling
10
MB
Melissa B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Verified Owner
08/11/2025
Verified Review
My favorite car ever!!
This is the cutest most versatile car I could have bought!
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