2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews - Verified Owners

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DENNIS R.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

Did you buy a lemon?

The car was broken from day one. However, I got to spend 3 months in the shop and 6 more months fighting with Hyundai. Just DONT

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/23/2025 06:55 AM

Good Morning Dennis, thank you for sharing your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz concerns with us. We have forwarded your information to our specialist, who will be reaching out shortly to further assist. ^cc

Dawn G.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/24/2025

Verified Review

Santa Cruz

I love my vehicle. It drives great, good has mileage etc. love the turbo sound and power.

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Mark S.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/23/2025

Verified Review

Exciting and Practical

The day before I looked at my Santa Cruz I had never considered a Hyundai. I’m a BMW guy. Loved my bimmers and thought that’s all I’d ever drive. I loved the look of the Santa Cruz but, spending just a few minutes behind the wheel is what completely sold me. A few months in it started throwing a code and then the car emailed me saying it needed attention. I took it to my dealer who diagnosed a failing transmission. They gave me a loaner to use while the repairs were made. At absolutely no cost to me, no questions asked, the repairs were completed and my Santa Cruz has performed perfectly ever since. If I buy another car, I’ll shop Hyundai first.

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Daniel D.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/23/2025

Verified Review

Happy with the Santa Cruz

Happy with the Santa Cruz that I bought.

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Jamie D.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/23/2025

Verified Review

Almost the perfect mini truck

I reviewed my Santa Cruz a few weeks after I bought it. I gave it high marks then and I continue to be very happy with my purchase 2 yrs later. Too many good things to list, here's my favorites. The clearance, the all wheel drive, the seat warmers, the big clear back up camera and easy to read screen, the fabric of the seats, ample headroom, the look of the truck and so many convenient features. The drive is smooth, excelleration is great, gas mileage ok. There are three features I think need improvement....backseat leg room, remote start feature and android auto. Leg room in the back row is lacking compared to other 4 doors with the same kind of interior but it's still better than many small trucks because it has a car feel inside. Android auto has always been sketch for me. Two different phones have been tried, it just won't stay connected. Shame, it's a nice feature. Lastly, and this my biggest pet peeve. Please fix this in future models. The auto stsrt is maddening. First, from the fob or the app, ut only works abt 60% of the time unless I'm standing next to the vehicle. Second and this is key...the fob has to be in the truck in order for it to stay on. That is dangerous. The whole idea of the temote start is to run AC or heat while the driver is doing something outside the vehicle. Once the truck is unlocked or a door opened/closed it shuts off against my wishes within a minute. If the driver starts the dang vehicle, that means I want it to be on until i choose to turn it off!!! Period. I don't like technology overriding my commands. The tracking software is bad enough and should also have a kill switch. Americans like choices, not control.

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David K.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/23/2025

Verified Review

Pickup wanna be

Like the turbo. Gives alot of kick to an otherwise anemic engine. Loose the dual clutch transmission. I know it's there for fuel economy but its way to fragile and costs a fortune to repair or replace. Come up with a trailer hitch that actually works and doesn't short out the lights.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/23/2025 01:05 PM

Good afternoon David, we appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding this vehicle. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc

Jeff C.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/23/2025

Verified Review

Does everything that want to and does it well

Overall a great truck, big enough for most day to day things and is a very comfortable daily driver

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DENNIS R.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

Did you buy a lemon?

The car was broken from day one. However, I got to spend 3 months in the shop and 6 more months fighting with Hyundai. Just DONT

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/23/2025 06:55 AM

Good Morning Dennis, thank you for sharing your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz concerns with us. We have forwarded your information to our specialist, who will be reaching out shortly to further assist. ^cc

Dewayne H.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

Santa Cruz is a very nice ride.

A lot of great technology for the price.

Lorie U.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

Good but too much

Like how it handles but soo many bells and whistles and easy to hit a button on steering column with hands. Also, notice doesn’t shift when feel it should. Plenty of room.

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Robert S.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

My Cruz is awsome!!!

This is one of the best trucks I have ever owned and absolutely the best looking.

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Jeffrey M.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/22/2025

Verified Review

Very happy

Has been everything I wanted

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Chris L.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

2023 Santa Cruz

Overall it has been a decent and reliable vehicle. Not great in snow with the stock tires.

Eric F.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

Great and well designed little truck

Fits in garage, can tow a boat, good gas milage, fast acceleration, and designed so you can put a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the back. What more do you want.

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Scott H.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

Glitches fixed

In the shop too much, hope all of the bugs are worked out!

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Thomas T.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

No a very dependable vehicle.

This vehicle has had to be repaired three times in under 20k miles.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/21/2025 11:24 AM

We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding this vehicle Thomas. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc

Jerry J.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

Hyundai Santa Cruz; Best Small Truck in its Class

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is fun to drive, comparatively economical to drive, a great utility vehicle and outstanding physical design, both interior and exterior.

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David B.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

Only problem was the hoax cover mechanism failed

Acceptable

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Paul F.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

great little truck just the size i needed

everything i wanted in a small truck

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Benjamin T.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

05/21/2025

Verified Review

My cruz

This is my first Hyundai vehicle and I couldn't be happier. Great quality, all the bells and whistles I wanted, unmatched vehicle warranty. If you're in the market for a new vehicle get a Santa Cruz now. It Will Not disappoint!

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