2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Consumer Reviews
Pricing
SE - $30,200 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$29,38015 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in RI thru 4/14/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Santa Cruz, so we've included reviews for other years of the Santa Cruz since its last redesign.
2024 Santa Cruz SEL with Activity Package
David, 05/23/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Base engine has plenty of power but is not meant for towing. I average 26-27 miles highway. Spacious cabin. I am 6' 3" and have room galore as the driver. Excellent safety technology. It is difficult to change radio stations (push channels) when driving. The bed is great with the tonneau cover. Ice chest/storage bin recessed into the bed sure comes in handy. I am age 73 and it is easy entry and exit from the vehicle. It is what it is-a comfortable SUV with a truck bed. You can't go wrong buying a Santa Cruz.
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Not impressed!
Zana, 08/12/2023
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
I would love this car, but it just hasn’t run right since I bought it. I had to take it into service before I even had 100 miles on it because it threw a code. The service department said it was only because the gas cap was not tightened down. Although, since that time, it has not been running right. It has a hesitation when I start off sometimes at the beginning, and sometimes between like second and third gear. It makes a popping sound in the back rear end. It feels at times that the brake is on or it’s in all wheel drive when it’s not. As for the infotainment system, occasionally my phone works with it, and occasionally it doesn’t. I have an iPhone 14 and if I have it plugged in to the car with the cord I have to re-plug it in every time I start and stop the car or it won’t work. At times it will work through the car system. At times it just works through my phone. I have not been able to actually make a call on my phone through the car system, it is very hit and miss. So I will be taking it back to have it serviced again when it doesn’t even have 1000 miles on it.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for sale near you
3 of 62 listings
- SEL Crew CabMSRP: $34,3304 mi away
- SEL Activity Crew CabMSRP: $37,0254 mi away
- XRT Crew CabMSRP: $42,1554 mi away
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Loved so much got 2!
Happy one , 02/21/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Night 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Is it traditional? No. Do some think it’s ugly? Yes, but so many love it. I am constantly stopped and have people asking to “check it out”. I love that it’s different. I don’t consider it a truck, more of an suv with a small bed, that drives like a sports sedan. With all the bells and whistles and super comfy seats it’s had to find any negatives. There have been zero issues thus far. It gets around 25 mpg mixed, and is to date the most practical vehicle I’ve ever owned. I love that I was able to bring home a large washing machine in this vehicle, in a traditional SUV that would’ve been a challenge. I love the metal tonneau cover and elec tailgate. I will update as I put miles on this vehicle.
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Hold Er Back - She's Headed For The Barn!
Bradford J, 02/29/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has plenty of get-up-and-go! At 281 horsepower, this small truck has tight maneuverability with plenty of added acceleration (and I am not exaggerating).There is just about every technology feature one can think of, and more... For example, if you are at a red light looking at your cell, a signal alerts you that the vehicle in front of you is moving away. Visibilities are inclusive all-the-way-around, from every angle, and are featured not only on the side-view mirrors but also on dashboard readouts. The computer screen is just the right size and offers a wealth of settings to customize your Santa Cruz just-the-way-you-want-it. Comfortable front bucket seats that provide your kidneys with that nice, snug feeling (although the back seats are not built for adults). 20" Michelins offer excellent maneuverability. There are four (4) differ drive modes which all respond with no hesitations given the turbos. If you punch it - trust me, it will fly... The Santa Cruz is built tight with numerous interior color settings (even a color wheel if you want to customize your personal color). Again, technology galore along with a center console shifter that can also engage manual shifts to redlines, if preferable. The automatic shifts smooth as silk. Turning radius is comparatively small where it makes it easy to make a U-turn. Hyundai comes with factory links/programs that offer up to a 12% insurance premium discounts. Bose speakers (too many to count) produces crisp, clean, distinguishable sounds with cell phones chargers fifteen-ways-to-Sunday. Sliding rear window offers a way to carry elongated items. Payload bed has lights, outlets, a cooler-with drain plug (for tailgating) and a water tight locking tonneau cover with a light tailgate that automatically opens with the key fob. Side steps also allow easy access to getting up into the bed. Automatic start from the key fob and dual AC controls that can be programed depending on the weather. Heated steering wheel, wrapped in a high grade leather to match those perorated bucket seats with hot & cold ventilation (which blow ice cubes). Another nice feature is the AC has a "diffuser" that will circulate the air so it prevents your eyes from watering (how cool it that?). Sleek dynamics assist in good gas mileage, in spite of its fast acceleration capabilities, with regular unleaded. All in all, if one is seeking a small truck that has excellent warranties (factory and optional) and performs like a bat-at-of-hell, the 2024 Santa Cruz checks all the boxes...
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Modern and Reliable
Carl, 01/09/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The technology, performance, comfort, warranty and cost make of this an excellent option to consider, very happy with this purchase.
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