2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews - Verified Owners

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4.7

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John H.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Lived up to the hype and billing.

My Santa Cruz has performed flawless in every situation!!!

Recommended

Jaime P.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

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Bad purchase

Betty R.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Excellent truck, I will prefer the two front seats were automatic

Very good

Recommended

Ann T.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

I love my ride!

Recommended

Stephen M.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

I like the look and ride of the Santa Cruz

Me and my family have had 7 different Hyundai vehicles since 2005 !

Recommended

Harry C.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Run like a top

Runs great!

Recommended

James S.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

70

Excellent

Recommended

Teresa M.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Mostly love my Santa Cruz

Mostly, I’m very happy with my Santa Cruz. It is quick to respond if I need to change lanes in a couple of awkward freeway transitions I encounter every day, or avoid hazards in the road with speed and maneuverability. I appreciate the comfort of the temperature controlled seats, the sun roof and the good looks of the vehicle. I have had issues with the communication systems… sometimes the audio is absent and then comes on. I have had the dealership fix the issue once after 2 weeks of silence. CarPlay does not always work. And nav does not always work. Other than that we are great!

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David B.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Vehicle the right size can haul small things and still fits my garage

Has been very reliable and suits my needs

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Theresa A.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Fun to drive and very utilitarian!

I love this truck! I have hauled 8 railroad ties (super heavy). Additionally, I have picked up everything I needed for a bathroom remodel to include bathtub, shower surrounds, flooring...everything! This truck can handle it. Additionally, with the easy addition of a trailer brake, I pull a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird rk17 with absolutely no issue! I love the all-wheel Drive which allows me to pull my boat out of the water on a steep incline and to manage areas that my neighbors can't int their larger trucks. I wouldn't trade my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz for anything!

Recommended

ROBERT S.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/28/2025

Verified Review

Best small truck

Definitely beats out Fords smaller trucks. One of the best warranties and gets great gas mileage. Has a modern and great interior. For the price tag, it’s an amazing value, I’ve had it now for a few years and haven’t regretted it at all. Most likely going to purchase another one.

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John D.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

Saved my life!

I had an accident and totaled my Santa Cruz. I hit a patch of ice in the middle of nowhere Alaska, slid into the snow bank at 40+ miles an hour, rolled the truck 2-3 times and ended up at the bottom of a deep gully, upside-down. Thanks to the safety features, air bags and design of the frame, I walked away with literally just a scratch.

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Richard K.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

Very practical vehicle

We use the Santa Cruz as our everyday vehicle for all our activities and it is our go to vehicle for long distance trips. Excellent ride and drive characteristics with a wide range of safety features that makes us more comfortable and secure. The cargo space is adequate for hauling golf clubs or yard work needs. The tonneau cover keeps things dry and secure.

Recommended

Mary B.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

"Little Blue" is a fun runaround car

We bought this car for errands around town. It is reliable. It is easy to park. It is fun to drive. It's handy to put things that are dirty in the truck bed (plants and gardening items). There is virtually no room in the back seat. It is used to hold groceries. Very basic features. The Hyundai dealership is the worst. I have been tempted to sell this car just because the dealership is so poor. The reason I would not recommend this car to a friend is because of the poor dealership service.

Rose G.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/25/2025

Verified Review

Sporty truck

I love this truck! It’s fun to drive because it’s more like a sports car & has a lot of speed when needed. Draws a lot of attention because of the sporty & slick body style. Having a small truck is very convenient for shopping

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Steve S.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/25/2025

Verified Review

Love my Little truck

I Absolutely love my little truck. It has been the best choice I made. It gets great gas mileage and drives nice. The price is great for all the upgraded features. I bought the model just below the limited.

Recommended

Adam D.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/25/2025

Verified Review

Free for life myhundai app needed

I love the ride, mpg, styling! Hands down the best vehicle I’ve ever purchased. The safety features on the sel Awd is all I need. Hyundai hit the mark designing the Santa Cruz. My dog and I take it everywhere. Mountains, lakes, beach, camping- no problem at all. Can’t say enough about the SC. Get compliments wherever I go. Great vehicle. MyHyundai for life app needed though. Would make it all worth the while.

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Grayme B.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/21/2025

Verified Review

Santa Cruz as a 2nd vehicle.

Nice looking pickup, has very good towing capability (5,000#s) but with limited box space partially reduced because of the included metal roll-up cover. Many convenience features both inside and in the box. Comfortable to drive, up to date dash features but with the 2.4 Turbo the gas mileage is low.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/21/2025 12:55 PM

Thank you for sharing your impressions of your Hyundai vehicle. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer's preferences. ^cc

Christina E.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/20/2025

Verified Review

Best vehicle ever

I LOVE THIS TRUCK SO MUCH!! Perfect ride. I can’t wait to buy another one next time. It has been my favorite Hyundai of all 5. It is so cute. I’ve used the truck bed a lot. The liner with all the tie-downs is really nice. Love the “trunk” in the bed.

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Eric J.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/20/2025

Verified Review

Great driving experience!

Dives and handles like a car but works as a truck. Very stylish and comfortable. Negative points are no dials for climate control or audio so can be a distraction at times. Issue with the audio cutting out be can be fixed by a quick disconnect from battery and a slow response from the turbo engine af times.

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