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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Edward P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/10/2025
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not that impressed
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/11/2025 07:31 AM

Hello Edward, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with gas milage and cruise control. Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc
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Julee B.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/05/2025
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Great Truck

I am very happy with my Santa Cruz. It’s very nicely appointed g for being a base model. The only issues I have are the price and that you can’t lock the vehicle without the fob.
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Theron S.
2026 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
12/05/2025
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This car makes me happy!

The features you get for the price is amazing. I’m looking forward to many miles in this car.
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Leo J.
2026 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
12/05/2025
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2026 Santa Cruz Sel Activity

Had a 2025 same model and loved it. But disappointed in the 2026 because we paid more and got less. Hyundai eliminated the back seat center arm rest cup holder the full length rear carpeted mat is now 2 cheaper separate mats even though we paid the same price or more we have the sage gray exterior on both 2025 and 2026 with the gray leather interior. The 2025 door panels are accented in gray the 2026 has plain black panels. I feel that if they are going to eliminate things they should have at least added the rear view mirror remote garage opener since this Sel Activity is 2 steps up from the base SE model.
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Todd D.
2026 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
12/05/2025
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Best Vehicle I've ever owned

Fantastic Ride ! So comfortable, safe and functional - I love my Santa Cruz.
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Timothy P.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/05/2025
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Santa Cruz 2026

Very good sport adventure vehicle
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Gary G.
2026 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
12/03/2025
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GREAT CAR AND EASY TO DRIVE

EVERYTHING I CHECKED 10 ON FOR A REASON- JUST A GREAT CAR
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STEPHEN M.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/03/2025
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Bailey family member

Great vehicle, fair truck.
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LEAH C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/29/2025
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The car tries to get in turn lanes.

Mostly good.
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Teresa Z.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/28/2025
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It’s ok, nothing more

I leased this as a practical option in lieu of a pick up because my mother has mobility issues and can’t get into a truck. I like having the truck bed, it's what pushed me over to this vehicle. I’d never buy a Hyundai. They’re still not high quality vehicles. The seats are PVC…the back seats don’t fold down…& that little window on the back windshield? Awful. It’s dangerous. It obstructs your view. And all the safety features? How about putting more into passenger comfort? The interior is black, shiny, & very hard to keep clean. I asked for gray interior. I got gray seats. Bait & switch. I’ll deal with it for 36 months. Overall, the vehicle isn’t terrible, but it’s not a vehicle I’d buy.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/01/2025 09:59 AM

Hello Teresa, Thank you for sharing your first impressions of your vehicle with us. Our customers’ opinions greatly matter to us when considering future versions of our vehicles. ^cc
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Gary H.
2026 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
11/24/2025
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Santa Cruz rose to the challenge

Very nice, get tons of comments.
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Ronald H.
2026 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
11/21/2025
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Good could improve!

Everything so far is good! The display is not very nice looking at the start and than you have to change display several times to be able to see what song. and who is singing.
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John S.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/21/2025
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26 vs 34

Mistake to trade my 23 for a 26. The 23 was far superior to the stripped down model I ended up with. The 23 developed fuel issues and I traded. Bad mistake. Did not make a good deal on the purchased. The 26 is not nearly the vehicle the 23 was. Will be trading in before 50k miles
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/21/2025 12:02 PM

Hello John,

Thank you for sharing your first impressions of your vehicle with us. Our customers’ opinions greatly matter to us when designing new products. ^cc
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Tammy B.
2026 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
11/21/2025
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Love

Love my truck
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JOSEPH N.
2026 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
11/19/2025
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Drive

This is a fun vehicle to drive.
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Bruce S.
2026 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
11/15/2025
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2026 Santa Cruz

Only been three months since purchase but we are enjoying our new Santa Cruz.
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Thomas V.
2026 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
11/14/2025
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2026 SC SEL AWD

Nice truck.. user friendly..wishing that they kept some items from older year models. Overall.. like it
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Charles A.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/14/2025
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Almost perfect

Vehicle is great EXCEPT I want to turn off the forward collision assistance PERMANENTLY but can’t. It is garbage and unnecessary. When I turn on the vehicle, I want to bypass the “user select” screen as I’m through one that drives it. Waste of my time waiting for it to load. And now, after an update, I have to select okay on a SECOND screen to finally get to the maps and music and everything. Get rid of these terrible things. Please, for the love of god.
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Raymond L.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/10/2025
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Very comfortable and quiet

Not a heavy duty truck. Otherwise quiet and comfortable. A pleasure to drive.
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Ttaci C.
2026 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
11/08/2025
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Love it!!!!!!

Love love love this truck. The only thing I didn’t like was the cream colored interior, but I bought seat covers to rectify that.
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