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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.7
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    9
    • Features
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    9.3
    • Build Quality
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    9.3
    • Fun
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    9.5
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    • Comfort
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Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5Overall Rating 4.7/5
4.7
(709 Reviews)
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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
03/17/2025
Verified Review

TOTAL USE VEHICLE

IS A GOOD SMALL PICKUP AND A GREAT VEHICLE TO RUN AROUND TOWN AND GROCERY SHOP IN CROUDED PARKING LOTS. JUST AN ALL AROUND GREAT VEHICKE FOR OUR NEEDS. EVERY HOMEOWNER NEEDS A PUCKUP OF SOME SIZE. I LIKE THE SIZE , MANURAVABILITY, ECONOMY AND DRIVEABILITY OF MY CRUZ
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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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
03/17/2025
Verified Review

TOTAL USE VEHICLE

IS A GOOD SMALL PICKUP AND A GREAT VEHICLE TO RUN AROUND TOWN AND GROCERY SHOP IN CROUDED PARKING LOTS. JUST AN ALL AROUND GREAT VEHICKE FOR OUR NEEDS. EVERY HOMEOWNER NEEDS A PUCKUP OF SOME SIZE. I LIKE THE SIZE , MANURAVABILITY, ECONOMY AND DRIVEABILITY OF MY CRUZ
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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SANDY V.
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
03/17/2025
Verified Review

Love, love, love this truck!

Great vehicle! Perfect for me. Drives smoothly and I can keep it clean inside because the small truck bed handles anything oversized or messy. People frequently stop me to tell me that they love the stone blue color too. Attractive and functional.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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KRISTEN N.
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
03/12/2025
Verified Review

BEST CAR EVER

This vehicle is spectacular. It meets all the needs of an SUV and combines it with the truck bed for utility. Smoothest drive of any car I've owned. All equipment is easily accessible while driving.
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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STEPHEN L.
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
03/10/2025
Verified Review

Quality, performance, economical

Best small vehicle i have owned. I drive a lot, and I need comfort and economical transportation this fits those items very well. Would have liked a few of the options not on this one but overall, very pleased.
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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DONALD 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
02/25/2025
Verified Review

Swiss Army Knife of Card

I fell in love with the styling and amazed at how much utility we get from the cargo bed, roof rack, etc. This is a car you can pass down to your children when they learn to drive and deliver miles of fun!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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RICHARD G.
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
01/23/2025
Verified Review

A great vehicle to drive.

I wanted a small pickup, but it had to have 4 doors. When the Santa Cruz came out I waited a year because none of the first year models had adaptive cruise control. I do a lot of highway driving and that is important to me. What surprised me is how nice the vehicle rides. It is a very comfortable vehicle even for hours long drives. The turbo provides extra power for towing and when speed is needed. I very much like the vehicle and would buy another one.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 9
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JOSEPH J.
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
01/17/2025
Verified Review

Love it!

I would bye another. Runs great,love the power it has.Have not try to tow anything but sure it would do just fine. Fun to drive does not have the tow package. The tires are not that good in the snow. Bye
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 9
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BRIAN S.
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
01/07/2025
Verified Review

A Sexy Hot Mess

The look and feel are great. It truly is fun to drive. I towed a 3,000 pound camper with it and it did fine (except for the mpg). I would never consider pulling its 5,000 limit. It's tight on storage inside and out. I could fit more into my Honda CRV. There is very little leg room in the back seat. Lots of little glitches that need to be addressed. Biggest issue I have is with the transmission. The dealership can't figure it out.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 01/09/2025 12:39 PM

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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BRIAN R.
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
01/04/2025
Verified Review

Pepe' Santa Cruz

I call my Santa Cruz Pepe' because it is that. It's been fun to drive. Great on long trips. It tows my utility trailer fine (10 '). Been happy with fit, finish and service. Oil changes and tire rotation only.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
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RORY 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
12/31/2024
Verified Review

Fun and exciting to drive.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is very fun to drive, and I feel excited to drive it every time. The only negative comment is that it is a bit sluggish when accelerating. But besides that, I really enjoy driving my vehicle and would highly recommend. It also is great for carrying small items and landscaping materials.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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STEVEN 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
12/23/2024
Verified Review

Awesome vehicle

I like everything, just the way it is. What more can I write in 127 words. It is perfect. I can't make this any clearer. Why 200 words minimum? If it's perfect it's perfect. You wanted my opinion here it is.
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    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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DANNY 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
12/16/2024
Verified Review

Great

Great car that's all I can say goodbye Don't know what else to say just it's a good car and I'm tired of talking got things to do Goodbye Hello hello how many times I get 22 100 123456789 10/11/1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 33 34 35 36 3rd 78414243444547 I don't know about this b******* take it or not
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    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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ADAM 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
12/03/2024
Verified Review

Santa Cruz 2023 SEL Premium w/Activity bundle

This truck is excellent. It drives very comfortably and picks up speed no problem. Handling and breaking are easy. Absolutely beautiful exterior design. Lots of storage under the rear seat, trunk, and extra hatch storage in trunk is a nice feature. Enjoy the sliding middle back window and powered sunroof. Just enough truck bed space to assist in moving/transporting large items but also compact and simple for parking and has a great turn radius. I love driving and owning this vehicle. It’s the go to vehicle for all adventures!
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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JAYPIE T.
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
11/14/2024
Verified Review

santa cruz

santa crzu’n good vehicle its just I have an issue that never been resolve yet by service due to when I take it in they said they could not duplicate the problem.. I think the issue is more to the direct injection..
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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JASON G.
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
11/03/2024
Verified Review

Great vehicle

The Hyundai Santa Cruz has been an amazingly comfortable vehicle to drive and own with a few minor issues to speak of. The fuel door had to be pried open due to it not releasing after pushing on the door to open while to vehicle was unlocked. Also, have had the occasional issue with the bluetooth not connecting upon starting the vehicle. Occasionally the selection buttons for android auto will not show up on the screen even with it connects via Bluetooth.
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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KAYLA C.
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
11/03/2024
Verified Review

Eye catching light truck

Easy to drive, easy to park, and overall headache free. Decent on gas compared to other light trucks. Eye catching wherever I go. People are always asking me "What is that??" They love the color and design.
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 10
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STEVEN 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
10/26/2024
Verified Review

Great little truck

The Santa Cruz is a wonderful little truck. Not made for hauling much but it fits my current needs. It came with running boards which were worthless and in the way. Back seat needs much more leg room to be considered of value. Small children cannot sit in the back.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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JEFFREY O.
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
10/24/2024
Verified Review

A great small pickup without being a truck

Without buying a small SUV or wagon the Santa Cruz is a great way to go. With only two choices (currently) this was the best one for me. The fit and finish is much better then its competitor, it's more comfortable and is actually fun to drive! The Limited model has a lot of nice tech that's actually useful, helpful and easy to use. With the extensive warranty I feel comfortable knowing it's covered if something should come up, too.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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JENNIFER 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
10/21/2024
Verified Review

Happy Santa Cruzer

I love this vehicle. It has everything I could ever want in a vehicle. I love the look of it and it's loaded with safety features, wifi, 4 wheel drive and so many things.....I've had mine nearly two years now and I'm still discovering cool features I didn't know I had. Just absolutely love it!
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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SCOTT U.
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
10/19/2024
Verified Review

Vehicle Suits My Needs

Its a good size and is very comfortable for commuting. The bed is small but my job no longer requires a large bed so it fits my needs. There is a noise coming from the rear when traveling at low speeds. That needs to be addressed.
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 6
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 7
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