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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Micah 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
10/24/2025
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2 Years later and still enjoying it!

My Santa Cruz has been excellent to own. I have used it to pull a camper, remodel the inside of my house by carrying sheets of subflooring and drywall. I have the A/C and Heated seats which have made it enjoyable in all weather conditions.
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William 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
10/24/2025
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Love my Santa Cruz

I am so glad I bought this vehicle. Its been a blessing. Esp after fighting off cancer, its a treat to ride in it as I finish my treatments.
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James C.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/24/2025
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

I was pretty happy with my Santa Cruz until the transmission had to be replaced after only 13,000 miles.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/24/2025 02:27 PM

Hello James, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc
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Michael N.
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
10/24/2025
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Santa Cruz

Good truck, but shocks were replaced and now they seem to need to be replaced again
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/24/2025 01:56 PM

Hello Michael, We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance.  If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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Samantha T.
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
10/24/2025
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SAM'S CRUZ

NIGHT ADDITION. zippy, hugs the road. a couple issues. heated seats lower from highest setting. cables/chords can be seen under front seats. tonya cover currently won't open--needs to go to dealership. in winter tonya cover gets stuck frequently. twice now key not recognized when in the vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/24/2025 06:24 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Samantha. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. ^cc 
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Lisa V.
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
10/24/2025
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Cure car with a little truck bed

It's okay, yeah, just OK.
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Gerald V.
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
10/23/2025
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Love It

Great car/light truck!
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Richard 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
10/23/2025
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2023 Santa Cruz

I really like the features and the drive in this vehicle.
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John 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
10/22/2025
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I really really reallly like my truck

I have put 30k miles on my 3 SEL Santa Cruz with zero issues.
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David 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
10/22/2025
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The best vehicle I’ve ever driven

This is a solidly built vehicle. I felt safe the first time I got it and haven’t regretted anything.
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Willard 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
10/22/2025
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Love the car, hate the company

I told you guys 2 years ago what I thought and 3 changes I would make. I a round about way you said F off and we do what we do because of safety.
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Dennis J.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/22/2025

Excellent

Love the vehicle
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William R.
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
10/21/2025
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POOR GAS MILEAGE AS ALWAYS

Honestly I am not going to tell you what wrong with it. Because it would take way to long. Let's just say it needs a lot of improvement and even then a lower cost. Way to noisy to be called a Limited Edition. Very poor gas mileage for an 8 speed transmission.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/22/2025 06:45 AM

Hey William, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far.  We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
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David 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
10/21/2025
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Santa Cruz

Love this Santa cruz
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Donald 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
10/21/2025
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2023 Santa Cruz

I love the Santa Cruz it's a great little truck that feels more like a car. I've owned almost 3 years it's been great.
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Brooks H.
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
10/21/2025
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Very good budget friendly truck

The stock Kuhmo crugens that came on the car wore out way sooner than their expected life at least with my daily commutes through the Rockies. Breaks have been good. Over heating through the deep Rockies but to be expected with this size vehicle but larger calipers would be nice. Repair parts are crazy expensive 5k for a liftgate for a 21k truck.
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Dennis N.
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
10/21/2025
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Santa Cruz

Enjoy owning.
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Dennis J.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/21/2025
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They are working on it now

I can’t lock or unlock my Santa Cruz
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/22/2025 06:16 AM

Hey Dennis, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 
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Mark K.
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
10/21/2025
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santa cruz

Vehicle is good but has some major unlikable features
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Ken W.
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
10/21/2025
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Great vehicle

Fun to drive. Combines pickup with a sports cat and a luxury sedan.
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