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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
(443 Reviews)
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    Value
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    Excellent
    8.7
    • Features
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    8.9
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
    • Fun
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.2
    • Reliability
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    9.1
    • Performance
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Exterior
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    9.4
    • Comfort
  • Poor
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    Good
    Excellent
    9
    • Interior
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    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
(443 Reviews)
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Christine K.
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
07/16/2025
Verified Review

As close to a truck as you can get

Love everything about my Santa Cruz. I do have however one complaint. It has every safety feature except one that I feel is very important, since my other vehicle is a Genesis GV70. It doesn’t have an audio warning alerts for the front or rear of the vehicle when getting close to another vehicle or object when parking and backing out in tight parking areas. I find that the camera doesn’t provide me with enough confidence in these situations. Most high end vehicles have audio warning alerts for this situation.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
DG
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David G.
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
07/16/2025
Verified Review

Overall very satisfied with thoughtful design of SC.

There are lots to like about this elementary pick up. Well thought out interior makes driving experience fun and safe. Well made and durable passenger cabin. I like the steering wheel shape and the thumb controls to help keep my hands where they belong. Easy to see dash cluster and controls. I am not at all "tech savvy" so I'm still learning what the heck is what and when I hear beeps. I'll just say for me it's probably overkill and yet I find something new every week that I kind of like. If any disappointment is the lights on the climate cluster. Especially for an old geezer like me, they are very small and even with the adjustment as high as it can go, it's difficult to see what is actually on. Particularly on bright days. I'm very much liking 9 out of 10 things for my new SC. Nice hustle Hyundai!
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Ronald E.
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
07/16/2025
Verified Review

I like the appearance,

I like Hyundai's generally and this is no exception. I like the style and features. I also like the fact that this vehicle was made in USA.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 6
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
CS
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Cynthia S.
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
07/16/2025
Verified Review

Great features, needs some mechanical tweaks still.

Great features yet some mechanical issues that need to be addressed still. The vehicle hesitates going up hills and skips as if it were idoling too low. This is a disappointment for me as a new car owner.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/16/2025 06:55 AM

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Cynthia. We encourage you to visit another local authorized Hyundai dealership for second opinion or document when the issue is happening, and if safe to do so take video of the concern as it happens. Thank you for sharing your feedback. ^cc
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David 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
07/16/2025
Verified Review

Rides nice, versatile. More features than the competition

Rides nice. The utility of the open bed is perfect for my needs
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
PL
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Patrice 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
07/15/2025
Verified Review

Great vehicle. Fun to drive!

Love it!!!!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Barry 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
07/15/2025
Verified Review

2025 Santa Cruz

While the vehicle is fun to drive I do find it to be slightly underpowered. A v6 would definitely be preferable that way it could be used for towing.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 6
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
CH
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Charley 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
07/15/2025
Verified Review

It is a great vehicle for me half SUV and half Mini Pickup,

I would buy it again.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
PW
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Patrick 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
07/15/2025
Verified Review

Roomy, great handling. Well built. Design of a/c & heat is very poor.

Heat & AC controls are lost among other “buttons”. Why is it necessary to take one’s eyes off the road to “find” all the buttons that control heat, ac, ventilation, defrost, et. al? It’s as if someone created this without considering that most drivers would like simple, intuitive controls, rather than:”hey guys, look what I can do!”
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 5
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 9
HM
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Heather 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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Solid Vehicle

Very happy with everything so far.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Paul C.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

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I give 3 star because off har to get part for trailer hitch wiring harness. I been told by part department it will take more than month because of back order.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 10
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/15/2025 08:38 AM

Paul, Thank you for your feedback regarding your (vehicle). We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc 
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Stanley 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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Loving it

We love it
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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Elmer A.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Good Experience with My First Hyundai Car.

Overall performance is impresive. It's not too big compared to that of the other trucks available in the market.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
SJ
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Sue 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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

CUTEST RUNNING AROUND VEHICLE EVER!

Clyde, my Santa Cruz, is a versatile fun vehicle to drive. Fits in every parking lot.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
PH
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PAMELA 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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Perfect vehicle

This is perfect for grocery store and garden center. It is fun to drive! Turbo makes it feel like a little hot rod!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
JP
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Joy P.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Santa Cruz

I went from a full size pick up truck to the Santa Cruz. I love it. It’s everything I need for the work I do. Plenty of cargo space in the rear.
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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Nannette 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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Only thing missing my is an off and on button for the heat and Air.

It runs smooth. It looks great.
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RD
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Robert D.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Very good, almost great

Love the size of the truck that drives a lot like a car. If not for a couple of issues it would go from good to great. Cruise control is touchy to set and not too smooth when it adjusts speed for inclines etc. The radio does not show the song/artist info on screen like my past non Hyundai vehicles did. And the seats are ok for in town but would be uncomfortably hard for long trips. Ride is good, transmission shifts very smoothly and the size makes it easy to get in and out of parking spots etc.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 9
DI
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Donna I.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Car runs smooth for a truck and has good pick up.

I love the truck, great size and comfortable, very easy to see all around
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
KT
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Kaj T.
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
07/14/2025
Verified Review

Solid

The price was great. The features are great. The fact that there have been no recalls (and I’ve been reading about Ford breaking records for recalls) has been great. I really have no complaints- like the only thing I wish was that it maybe had a little better pick up
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    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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