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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
(320 Reviews)
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    Excellent
    8.6
    • Features
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.8
    • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
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    9
    • Fun
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.3
    • Reliability
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    9
    • Performance
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    8.9
    • Exterior
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.4
    • Comfort
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9
    • Interior
  • Poor
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    9.1
    • 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
(320 Reviews)
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Peter A.
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
06/26/2025
Verified Review

2025 Rating

Had for 4 months and so far everthing has by great
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
DT
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Daniel 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
06/26/2025
Verified Review

Good

Car good, go vroom
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 5
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 1
    • Performance
  • 1
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
DR
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Dennis 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
06/26/2025
Verified Review

Awsome all around

Better than expected gas milage and towing my trailer is better than the ridgeline that it replaced
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
AS
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Anna 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

Improved over my 2023 model

I wish the color was actually more of a deep red than orange-red; it makes it look a bit like a match box truck come to life. I like the turbo motor-much better acceleration and likely will tow better (though I don't have a hitch on it yet). The larger display screen is great. There is a glitch when using Apple Car Play- I am unable to use the vehicle radio when connected to Car Play, even if nothing is playing on my phone. I am happy there is finally an OFF button for climate control! It's a great little hauler for all of my DIY projects. I wish there was a better system for retracting the tonneau cover than the cheap strap. And when closed it does leave a gap that leaks in rain- one has to be cautious about what is in the bed if parking outside. It's not great in snow even with the AWD engaged- maybe it still needs some extra weight in the bed, I don't know. I HATE the "consider taking a break" alarm that goes off ENTIRELY RANDOMLY, some trips every 5 minutes, others after an hour, with no rhyme or reason (i.e. driver totally awake, alert, and scanning the road and mirrors normally). I do NOT need a nanny telling me to take a break! There should be a way to SHUT IT OFF! Also, it doesn't allow use of cruise control when wearing sunglasses!! In a similar note, when it is raining hard it constantly alarms "check driver assistance" and displays an orange symbol of 2 cars colliding head on- no idea what exactly I am supposed to check! No way to stop it from alarming (at least that I can find) and it is VERY DISTRACTING when driving (especially in the pouring rain). Hyundai needs to retool those "safety" features- they are distracting and annoying and do not contribute to safety. One thing I am quite grateful for is there is no stop/start nonsense (the kind that automatically shuts the vehicle off if you stop longer than a few seconds and then restarts when you go again)- that feature actually turned me off from Subaru after driving them for 30 years. I haven't owned a Hyundai long enough yet to comment on reliability but the warranty is good.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
RM
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Rosalie 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

Great buy

Great value
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
CJ
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Carmen 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

Girls Truckett and redistribution center on wheels!!

Love, Love, my Santa Cruz!! We girls call it my truckett!! It is fun to drive and so handy to haul all the supplies I have needed for Disaster Relief! They call my truck the 'A redistribution center on wheels' Still learning all the 'tech' things, but in 3 months I have put over 5,000 miles on!! :-)
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
MA
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Matthew 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

fun to drive large enough to haul what I need.

Very stylish, size is perfect for me, drives great, could use a little better gas milage
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 8
DS
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Doreen 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

Cruzin in my Cruz

My Hyundai Santa Cruz is possibly the best vehicle I have owned to date. I love the way it handles and all the gadgets and storage make it so convenient. Who wouldn't want to be Cruzing in a Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
TP
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Tony 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
06/25/2025
Verified Review

I like the way it handles

Over all I likeit
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 5
    • Interior
  • 5
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 7
BM
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Brent M.
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
06/24/2025
Verified Review

Great vehicle

Great vehicle and fun to drive and I would buy another one when it is time.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
KH
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Kenneth 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
06/24/2025
Verified Review

Great little truck.

Over all good job, accelerator needs some work.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 7
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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Enrique 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
06/24/2025
Verified Review

Overall car so far is good. But tires are not very good. Bumpy ride.

Tire quality is very poor. When I’m driving feels like I’m on a bumpy road. I’ve replaced two tires of my own money. Need to upgrade tire quality.
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 7
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 7
    • Fun
  • 8
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 8
MB
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MELVIN B.
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
06/24/2025
Verified Review

Perfect size for me,unique looking car.

The scariest thing about this car, if something happen mechanically with this car you better pray they honor the warranty.
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 7
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
MY
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Melissa 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
06/24/2025
Verified Review

New car

Cute car . Fun to drive . Cool features
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 7
CR
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Carey R.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/23/2025
Verified Review

It’s a joke warrant is no good and they don’t stand behind there commi

Very poorly
    Value
  • 1
    • Build Quality
  • 1
    • Reliability
  • 1
    • Exterior
  • 1
    • Interior
  • 1
    • Features
  • 1
    • Fun
  • 1
    • Performance
  • 1
    • Comfort
  • 1
    • Styling
  • 1
Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/24/2025 06:36 AM

We completely understand how frustrating this situation can be Carey. After reviewing your case, it appears it was closed due to to the vehicle concern caused by an outside influence. If you’d like to add more information, please call us at (800) 633-5151. We’re here to help. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc
CE
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Clarissa E.
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
06/23/2025
Verified Review

It's a great and fun truck!

The Santa Cruz is a stylish..Great performing little truck! I went from an Avalanche to the Santa Cruz and like this one better.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RB
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Ronald 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
06/23/2025
Verified Review

Cruzin truck

Love our 2025 Santa Cruz Limited! We had a 2023 mid range Cruz for two years, decided to upgrade to Limited, it has everything in it that we wanted, handles great, comfortable, powerful turbo, nice styling, functional, surprises me weekly with something new. DRIVER 1+2! Of coarse if I read the manual I would know, but fun getting surprised.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
ES
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Eric S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/20/2025

One word. Fun!

Awesome size truck and the tech inside exceeds all expectations.
Recommended
    Value
  • 7
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
MO
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Matvey 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
06/19/2025
Verified Review

I like it but…

There’s not a lot of room for it to feel like a truck and makes you feel like you should’ve bought the Kona or Tuscon money wise (and those are more roomy). My biggest complaint is the dealership didn’t include all weather floor mats or floor mats in general, mine didn’t come with any floor mats! Roof rails at least were there. Truck bed is nice to have but wish the inner truck bed storage was deeper like the Honda Ridgeline’s. Biggest feature I do like is the tech inside! Overall, not terrible and we’ll see how it goes in the coming years!
    Value
  • 6
    • Build Quality
  • 7
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 7
    • Interior
  • 6
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 5
    • Performance
  • 6
    • Comfort
  • 6
    • Styling
  • 6
Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/20/2025 06:38 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Matvey. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc 

Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/20/2025 06:39 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2025 Santa Cruz. 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. ^cc 
AC
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Alan 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
06/19/2025
Verified Review

great

very good value
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 4
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
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