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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
(240 Reviews)
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    Excellent
    8.6
    • Features
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    8.8
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    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
  • Poor
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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
(240 Reviews)
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Irvin S.
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
05/26/2025
Verified Review

Love my new Hyundai Santa Cruz

This is my first pickup truck that I have owned. I love everything about it. The performance of the 2.5 turbo 4 paired with the 8 speed automatic transmission plus the H-Trac AWD is awesome! I chose the limited model because of all the standard features I wanted were included.
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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Christopher N.
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
05/26/2025
Verified Review

The vehicle should come with a hitch and trailer tow plug standard

The electronic equipment in this me 25 doesn’t work as well as the 23 model I previously owned
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
JJ
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John J.
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
05/25/2025
Verified Review

Enjoyable/ fun

Overal good
Recommended
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Michael 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
05/25/2025
Verified Review

In love

I’m so in love with my Santa Cruz!
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
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Mary 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
05/25/2025
Verified Review

I feel like I'm on an exciting excursion anywhere I drive.

I love that I don't feel like I'm driving a truck, but I have the perks of a truck. It is very comfortable, I don't feel the seat belt at all, and I was pleasantly surprised during my first long trip at how comfortable it really is. I can't wait to go to the beach off-roading this summer. My kayak fits in bed without needing the rack for short trips. Rack was included with my utility package, I need to get that on. I love the truck look, with its larger tires and mean-looking front grill. The 20" wheels could be chunkier with a thicker tread to complement the mean truck look. It has a smooth ride and decent acceleration, though I'm skeptical of the towing capacity and if the acceleration will bog down with added weight. The uphill giddy-up isn't stellar. Gas mileage is surprisingly not fabulous, at least not like the Santa Fe, which I thought it would be. The Dashboard is my window to the world with information at my command, it's very impressive. I'm still discovering it, it's a lot. The truck bed cover is great, even after a car wash, it's dry inside. The passenger room in the back is minimal. Even for a child in a car seat, my grandson's feet hit the front seat, which concerns me if there were a collision.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
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Dwight M.
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
05/24/2025
Verified Review

I really like it !!

I looked at the Santa Cruz for a couple of years before I bought it. I did wait for the new interior. However, I do firmly believe that on the Limited package which is supposed to be the top of the line model , it should have had more options. It should have had folding side view mirrors and heads up display, at least make them available as options !!! But .... other than that, I really cannot find much fault. I do wish it had a 4-1/2' or 5' bed, but I have managed so far.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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Julie O.
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
05/24/2025
Verified Review

Best bang for your buck

Well made safety was first style second
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 9
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Melanie 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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

Great styling , Fun to drive

Great gas mileage and fun to drive. The SC is a head turning truck. The features included are great for the price.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Alan S.
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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

Santa Cruz 2 months old very happy with purchase so far

Wish the factory retractable tonneau cover was available after market
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Mary O.
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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

Mechanical issues, did I get a lemon?

While I love the looks and features of my Santa Cruz, I’ve had mechanical difficulties from the start. I keep getting a battery discharge message and the memory seats have never worked.I've had 3 service appointments with no success. At this point we’re waiting for parts (again). I’m wondering if I got a lemon. If it weren’t for these issues, I’d love this truck, it rides great & has nice pick up, also love that it has a sunroof!
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 6
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/23/2025 11:28 AM

Hello Mary, we would like to further address your vehicle concerns. One of our specialists will be reaching out to you shortly to further assist. ^cc
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Joseph F.
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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

Cool, fun and sporty.

So far, so so good. As we only have 1200 miles so far it's not fair to provide an in depth review just yet. But it has checked a lot of boxes and as of yet, we have not be disappointed in purchasing this mini pickup truck.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Lee W.
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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

One of a kind

Love it. So far no complaints. We have a Hyundai Elantra for 6 years and no issues. So getting another Hyundai was a no brainer. Sporty look and better look than others out there. Great mileage on highway.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
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Gale 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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

GCruz

Vehicle is fine, dealership very poor.
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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David W.
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
05/23/2025
Verified Review

Six months in

Overall, very happy with the vehicle. Form fit and function are very good. Haven’t driven the vehicle to his full potential yet, i.e. off Roading, but have told a trailer with it with a relatively good size load and it performed very well.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 5
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
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Adrianna 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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

Primera revisión 8000 millas

Buena Atención y rapidez en servicio
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Keith Y.
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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

Replaced an F150 with a small truck and the Santa Cruz best fit for me

An excellent vehicle, looking back I wish I got the Limited
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 9
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Steve I.
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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

I am not sure if it's going to be a reliable truck.

I am getting a misfire at lo speed.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
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Lorri P.
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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

Okay

Okay I guess
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
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Walter S.
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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

The best truck you never thought Hyundai would build.

An urban truck that likes being tested!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
CR
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Christopher 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
05/22/2025
Verified Review

Excellent small truck. Comfortable, fast and handles well.

The turbo 4 in the Santa Cruz is excellent. It provides a burst of power on the open road. Having both a bed and four door seating is just what I needed. I also like the modern AWD system over traditional 4WD that larger trucks are still using. The bed is smaller but for most projects it's fine.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 9
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