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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
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    8.6
    • Features
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    9
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Fun
  • Poor
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    9.3
    • Reliability
  • Poor
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    9
    • Performance
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    9
    • Exterior
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    9.4
    • Comfort
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    9
    • Interior
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    9
    • Styling
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    9.4

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4.5
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John M.
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
08/20/2025
Verified Review

Finally the right size truck

Great vehicle - smooth, quiet and comfortable, lots of good tech. While the bed is small is fine for hauling everyday items. Tows my boat while getting 17 MPG. Futuristic and sleek looking. Stylist and modern interior.
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
SM
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Shannon 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
08/20/2025
Verified Review

Good experience to date. No major issues first 10,500 miles

Comfortable, having the bed has been a benefit.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
ZE
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Zeno E.
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
08/20/2025
Verified Review

Smooth drive and just what I needed for every day use

Am leasing but planning to buy
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
BL
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Bradley 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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

No, I want to comment

I like the vehicle, a little small in the red though not enough legroom for the passengers
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 6
    • Styling
  • 9
JH
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James 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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

Fun to drive and fuel efficient.

Very satisfied overall. Just wish it had more legroom in the back. Couldn't have made the vehicle 6 inches longer ?
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
KC
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Kevin 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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

I was pleasantly surprised with it.

I am very happy with my purchase,
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
TD
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Timothy 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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

Great practical vehicle

Great retirement vehicle. Lots of tech and safety features on inside. Newer model even better. Looks on outside could be improved. Comfortable and fun to drive. My favorite vehicle to use for daily routine travel. I was so impressed with vehicle that I just recently purchase wife a Tuscon from same dealer.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 5
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RR
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Ronald R.
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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

23 Night

Mostly problem free
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
MT
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Matthew 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
08/19/2025
Verified Review

Been a great utility vehicle. bit sluggish,hesitant when accelerating

Decent for the price
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 6
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
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Steven 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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Very pleased with our Hyundai Santa Cruz so far.

Very pleased with our Santa Cruz so far
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 8
RM
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Robert M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Needs higher standards

One recall and one replaced transmission and one replaced electronic oil pump which the vehicle should have been recalled.
    Value
  • 2
    • Build Quality
  • 4
    • Reliability
  • 6
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 5
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/19/2025 07:28 AM

Hello Robert, we are really sorry to hear about your experience with your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc
VP
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Vaughn P.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

I love my Hyundai Santa Cruz.

It’s a great vehicle for the price.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
TS
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Todd S.
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
08/18/2025

Excellent small work truck.

This truck is an excellent work truck for my pest control business. And the mileage and ride is very comfortable. With plenty of safety features.
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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Todd S.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Plenty of space for passengers. Excellent for a smaller work truck.

I would recommend this to anyone wanting a smaller truck for work and play
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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David S.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Great driving experience in both dry or wet conditions handles snow

Fun to drive
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
MJ
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Morris J.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

26k Miles

So Far nothing major but there has been a couple strange things that make me doubt it will ever make it to 100k like most modern day cars. And, lot of folks have already had major DCT issues requiring replacement. Mine has gone into limp mode twice but, if I pull over and shut it off and turn it back on it seems fine.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
LZ
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Luke Z.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Overall fantastic. Some component issues probably because 2nd yr made

Same as above
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
BS
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Brian S.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

2023 review

Owned 3 years no issues
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
MB
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Marc B.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Good on gas, more room than it seems, fun to drive.Transmission issues

Everything has been good except transmission was replaced once under warranty and new one has had lots of issues too.
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 6
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/18/2025 02:17 PM

Hello Marc,

We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. Nothing is more important than the safety of Hyundai customers. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 
TR
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Tracy R.
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
08/18/2025
Verified Review

Nice truck

Good vehicle and is fun to drive.
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
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