2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews - Verified Owners

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4.3

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Aaron T.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Just ok

It's just ok. The sunroof leaks in heavy rain or the car wash. Back seat it smaller than i originally thought. Gas mileage is not the greatest. I miss my original santa fe but alas they changed that model.

Kenneth G.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Good vehicle should have more standard features

Great little Santa Cruz just needs a few more features per models

Leonard K.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

The Santa Cruz function that doesn’t exist

I was disappointed to realize that the back seat doesn’t fold down to add deck capacity. It would’ve been a very clever way to increase the carrying area of the truck deck.

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Leticia M.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Love the fixture

10 love that feels secure

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Michael R.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

Window noise drivers side

Great so far except for drivers window lots of air noise

James M.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

3rd cruz

Meets all my needs for a small truck.Can tow 5k lbs. Has all equipment you need.

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Amy N.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/29/2025

Verified Review

I love my Santa Cruz!! I would like the back glass to be automatic.

Satisfied

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ROBERT D.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/28/2025

Verified Review

Can’t drive with sunglasses and use cruise control

The safety controls require that you remove your sunglasses if you want to use cruise control during the day. This makes no sense and is a serious design flaw.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/28/2025 04:32 PM

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

Jeffrey T.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/28/2025

Verified Review

Great vehicle. Pleasure to Drive, feature packed.

The Santa Cruz is feature-packed and drives wonderfully. Feels like a car on the road, very smooth on the highway, yet carries a load like a truck. Perfect vehicle for those wanting the ride of a sedan and the performance of a small truck. The new technology is very good and easy to use, great screens

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Janet B.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/27/2025

Verified Review

Hyundai Santa Cruz

Every feature is perfect. I am a small woman who drives 100% of the time, as my husband is blind. We previously had three Santa Fes and the difference is striking. The steering is effortless, tires hug the road, turbo 🥰, love the bed and how easily I can open and close. I definitely miss the little area between the console and the gear shift to staff a few things. But that’s my only issue! Oh and stereo… perfection!

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James S.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/27/2025

Verified Review

I am totally satisfied

This is my favorite Hyundai vehicle, by far, and exceeded all expectations. I have been a Hyundai fan for over 25 years and recommend them over any other auto maker out there. When it comes to fit and finish, features and quality Hyundai surpasses them all.

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Damon O.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

Impressed

Comfortable truck with good ride on the freeway and city, but very durable off road. Impressed with its off road capabilities. Meets all my needs and I can put my motorcycle in the bed. Great buy! You should check one out.

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Richard A.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

All around I’m very pleased . I owned Tacomas for the past 25 years .

My Santa Cruz is all I hoped for ,in some ways it’s even more ,as far as comfort and safety go, I am enjoying my drive every day ! I was a 30 year Toyota guy, but their prices continue to rise every year and I’m done with that . I hope Hyundai will continue to offer us a great vehicle ,at a somewhat reasonable price. Thank you and keep up your good work !

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Gordon M.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/26/2025

Verified Review

For the Guy Who Occasionally Hauls Mulch — and Never Hauls His Ego

There comes a point when a man has to ask himself: “Do I really need a truck that can pull a mountain, or do I just need to bring home a patio set once in a while without feeling like a complete suburban cliché?” Enter the Hyundai Santa Cruz — the ultimate truck for people who are smart enough to know they only sometimes need a truck, and secure enough not to overcompensate when they do. Most of the time, the Santa Cruz drives like a smooth, sensible SUV. But when life throws you a curveball — a sudden Costco run, a suspiciously heavy Craigslist purchase, or the yearly decision to “redo the backyard” — it’s got your back with a real, functional bed. You can throw in bikes, lumber, mulch, even that giant inflatable pool you’re absolutely going to regret — and it doesn’t even break a sweat. It’s not trying to scream “look at how rugged I am!” It’s more of a quiet nod, like, “Yeah, I could haul some drywall if I wanted. I just also enjoy lumbar support and parallel parking.” The Santa Cruz is practical. It’s clever. It tells the world, “I am man enough to need a truck about six times a year — and smart enough not to drive a full-size diesel battleship the other 359 days.” Bottom line: • 95% civilized adult. • 5% rugged legend when necessary. • 0% lifted compensatory overkill. Would confidently park it next to an F-350 and still sleep like a baby at night. Highly recommend for anyone who knows the true measure of a man isn’t in his axle height — it’s in how good he is at fitting patio furniture into a five-foot bed without crying.

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David K.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/22/2025

Verified Review

Was my best car buying experience ever

Thank you Tony Hyundai Autoplex of Hawaii for the best car buying experience ever. My sales rep Justin Hoover and sales Manager Stephen Machado were a pleasure to work with. I could not have imagined anything better than the way my car buying process went from test drive to closing. I got the year, make, model and color I wanted in a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL activity ...plus some extras I wasn't expecting. I'm highly impressed with how smooth my Santa Cruz drives and all the options and technology it comes with. I highly recommend Tony Hyundai to my family, friends and anyone looking to buy a new car or truck. Mahalo Nui Loa Justin and Stephen, I love my KooL new Santa Cruz’n truck.

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ERIC S.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/21/2025

Verified Review

Enjoyable and pleasant fun ride

For a mid range truck it rides and handle great , could use more towing capabilities, but priced right for my budget. The bed could use more tie downs or placed in more easy excess for straps. I'm pleased with my Santa Cruz.

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Vanessa C.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/20/2025

Verified Review

I purchased my Santa Cruz, paid in full, if this is what your asking.

Quite, maneuverability easy. I need to adjust my driving habits, due to years of driving my Ford 150. Fuel is good. Easy access for my Mom and she feels safe and loves it. I truly love the bed, but wish I had more back room space for others. The 2025 doesn't have the get up and go like the 2021, and 2022, but it's still, a smooth ride. Love the Style.

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Joe M.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/20/2025

Verified Review

SUV Ride and comfort with a bed.

I narrowed my new vehicle choices to a Ford Maverick and the Santa Cruz. After test driving both vehicles the choice was quite obvious. There was nothing about the Maverick that the Santa Cruz wasn’t better at. From stylish, comfort, driving, bells and whistles, it wasn’t even close.

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Lee-Jane M.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/20/2025

Verified Review

Driver side window

I want to 100% love my vehicle because I do love the truck however I bought the truck cash no finance because I needed something I didn't have to service within one month my driver side window broken and it's hard to get replaced due to a drive for a living

Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/21/2025 10:16 AM

Hello Lee-Jane, Thank you for sharing your vehicles concerns with us. We have forwarded your information to our specialist, who will be reaching out shortly to further assist. ^cc

Mark H.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

04/19/2025

Verified Review

The perfect vehicle for everyday drivers, and great for adventures.

My Santa Cruz handles like a sports car, and is extremely comfortable on long drives. The heated seats are a welcome bonus. I really appreciate how sleek and stylish the phantom black paint looks. Definitely an eye catcher.

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