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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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$29,576
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Prices based on sales in NY thru 8/18/25
Final assembly in USA

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Santa Cruz, so we've included reviews for other years of the Santa Cruz since its last redesign.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic truck

John, 10/15/2023
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Night 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased the 2024 Santa Cruz night edition from South Charlotte. I gave up a q 5 20 23 Audi. The Santa Cruz night edition is one of the best vehicles I've ever owned for the price especially mind you. I am 68 years old, it has a lot of balls. And the most comfortable Ride you can imagine And the world. Drive one, you will see what I mean. Cannot say enough about SouthCharlotte Hyundai and cannot say enough for this truck? Fantastic job well done?

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Just don't put on your sunglasses!

Sad Santa, 11/13/2024
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
16 of 23 people found this review helpful

Owned this vehicle all of 24 hours. Test drove it on a cloudy day and loved it. Bought it two days later...still cloudy. Nest day was sunny and I wore my sunglasses and viola...Smart Cruise Control would kick off after 6 seconds every time I put my sunglasses on! It would give a Driver Attention message. Tried 3 different pairs of glasses with the same result. Dealer service dept said it was a known problem with no fix as of yet. New system on the '25. Returned the car as SCC was a real selling feature for me! Dealer suggested just not wearing sunglasses...DOH! I'm sure this will be a software fix eventually but for 40K I wasn't willing to risk it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it

Steve, 07/06/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So far this is one of the best vehicles I have owned. The fit and finish is on point for this price point. I drove and compared others the fit and finish was not even close. I have only owned a week and been stopped as asked what kind of truck is this. I drive 30000 miles a year and look forward to seeing the quality of this truck

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5 out of 5 stars

My baby car truck

Mr Mike, 12/22/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love the style and quick response of the turbo. I almost bought an SEL Santa Cruz but test drove the XRT much more responsive. I am so glad I did, because it’s a huge driving experience!

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome truck!!

Reptar, 12/26/2023
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

great truck no problems yet. at 10k miles noticed i get better mpg with premium gas. car has great speakers

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