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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Average Score

Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(250 Reviews)
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    Value
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    Excellent
    8.6
    • Features
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
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    8.9
    • Fun
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.3
    • Reliability
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9
    • Performance
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Exterior
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.5
    • Comfort
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9
    • Interior
  • Poor
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    9.2
    • Styling
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    9.5

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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
(250 Reviews)
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DUANE H.
2025 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
06/06/2025
Verified Review

Santa Cruz

Love everything about this vehicle. Excited to see the newer models in the coming years
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
DS
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Domenica S.
2025 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
06/06/2025
Verified Review

So many features that you need to read the whole manual

The bells and whistles on my model are so numerous to me that I had to go to YouTube to understand how to utilize them all! This is not exactly a good thing. I'm talking, like, you will be tested on these if you push a certain button and you don't know what you just did! I'm not sure how the other models rate, but there are certainly some options that are just not necessary, but they are ON as a default and you have to find out how to disable them. Overall, this can be distracting and I found myself fiddling at red lights just to turn something off that was too weird. The rest of the truck is lovely. Its got a smooth ride and the gas milage is pretty good. It looks pretty in all black and it's not too high or wide for me.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 5
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
JR
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John R.
2025 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
06/06/2025
Verified Review

Same issue required 3 visits to service department.

Service 3times for same issue
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 5
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
RC
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Ronald C.
2025 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
06/06/2025
Verified Review

Fun to drive. Eye catching styling.

My Santa Cruz has a sporty feel when going down the road yet the suspension smooths out the bumps in the road very nicely. Acceleration is outstanding and gas mileage is excellent. I like the changes that brought back control knobs for some accessories, but the digital controls have indicator lights that are hard for me to see, especially in daylight. It's not a vehicle for heavy hauling, but it is great for fun outings and hauling sports gear.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Steven E.
2025 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
06/06/2025
Verified Review

Nice vehicle. Very underpowered

I'll be honest. I'm having buyer's remorse. I guess I never really stepped on it when test driving, and now I'm stuck with a vehicle I don't really like all that much. A turbo version would have probably solved that issue, but I've had friends who had nothing but problems with their turbos, and I'm a bit leery of buying one.
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 6
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 3
    • Performance
  • 3
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/10/2025 09:51 AM

We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. Thank you for sharing your impressions of your 2025 Santa Cruz ^cc 
CB
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Charles B.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Great Vehicle

I was looking to trade in a Tucson for a truck and almost decided against this truck due to my experience at a dealer with my last Hyundai. I went with a different dealer and they met my needs with no hassle which added to my love for this truck. It is similar to the Tucson but very updated. All around I am super happy with the vehicle.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
DB
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David B.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Excellent Santa Cruz

Fun, Useful, and full of features. What a terrific utilitarian vehicle.
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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Robin B.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Fun to drive

Fun to drive , has great pickup. Sharp looking vehicle
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
RJ
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Richard J.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Great vehicle

Overall great value
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
JL
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John L.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

I really like this xar

I am thrilled with the handling gas mileage and comfort.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
AC
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Andy C.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Good so far this year

Good so far this year
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
JG
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Jeff G.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Great truck

Great truck great value. Love it!
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
PH
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Pam H.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Love my Cruz

I loved my Cruz so much that my Nephew looked at one and bought one for himself after seeing mine and listening to me explain everything I loved about my vehicle.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
GB
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George B.
2025 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
06/05/2025
Verified Review

Well built. Needs more power.. poor a/c distribution system

Need to offer a sliding rear window and navigation p to
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 6
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
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Virginia C.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

Love it love it love it

Love everything about it
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RC
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Randy C.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

Great car

I call it my not quite pickup!! Comfortable and has a pickup bed!!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
JR
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Jose R.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

Great vehicle

Great vehicle
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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Frank G.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

The vehicle rides very smooth. The gas mileage isIt handles great

I don’t know what to tell you I’m busy at the moment
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 6
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 7
TC
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Thurmon C.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

Santa Cruz Review

I love my 2025 Santa Cruz. Rides like a car and can utilize it like a small truck. The only negative thing I can say about the Santa Cruz, it does not come with the previous years “plug & play” towing harness. In order to make your vehicle tow ready, one has to remove the dash to install a module behind the fuse box, then attach the tail end of the harness at the rear of the vehicle (4 or 7 pin). Hyundai motor company you can do better.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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Jason C.
2025 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
06/04/2025
Verified Review

3rd review requested from hyundai

At 3 months and 3700 miles, no problems with the vehicle itself except for transmission clutch shudder on the R-2-4-6-8 clutch pack. The transmission still functions and clutch shudder doesnt affect it at this time. The only complaint i really have is that the pinholes in the fake leather seats trap every little grain of dirt or anything else introduced to the vehicle. It would be nice if they were slightly larger or just didn't exist at all.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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