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2025 Hyundai SANTA CRUZ consumer reviews

$28,750–$30,250 MSRP range
side view of 2025 SANTA CRUZ Hyundai
(7 reviews)
71% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.9
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I went from a Chevy Silverado to the Santa Cruz .

I went from a Chevy Silverado to the Santa Cruz . I love it only miss the V8 a little bit The interior is wonderful and I have enough room in the truck bed to still go to the dump

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The 25 Santa Cruz Limited drives smoothy and very easily.

The 25 Santa Cruz Limited drives smoothy and very easily. The technology is very up to date and fast. It has a composed and steady ride. The turbo is strong and polished. The interior is very quiet and well designed. Excellent safety and driving assist features. I am very impressed with how well Hyundai has designed this car. It would be nice to have better city mileage and the rear sliding glass be powered. I am very happy with my Santa Cruz.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission issues My 2025 santa cruz had 860 miles

Transmission issues My 2025 santa cruz had 860 miles when the transmission would not shift into 2nd gear 25 mph @ 3000 rmp it slammed into gear the first time it happened and the second time during the same trip it would no up shift. I had it towed to the dealer and they said that there were no error lights on the dash so they can't diagnose the issue. They told me that shutting off the vehicle and starting it was the fix first and issue like this. They drove it 17 miles and it wasn't an issue. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Seems like they are admitting there is a problem and the fix was a restart, but not officially confirming there is an issue. My question is if I am merging into traffic and get t boned because of this is it their problem?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Transmission issues My 2025 santa cruz had 860 miles

Transmission issues My 2025 santa cruz had 860 miles when the transmission would not shift into 2nd gear 25 mph @ 3000 rmp it slammed into gear the first time it happened and the second time during the same trip it would no up shift. I had it towed to the dealer and they said that there were no error lights on the dash so they can't diagnose the issue. They told me that shutting off the vehicle and starting it was the fix first and issue like this. They drove it 17 miles and it wasn't an issue. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Seems like they are admitting there is a problem and the fix was a restart, but not officially confirming there is an issue. My question is if I am merging into traffic and get t boned because of this is it their problem?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great performance.

Great performance. First time driving a Hyundai. Very helpful customer service. Great deal comparing to other dealers offers. We hope continue business with Hyundai dealers.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great gas milage, fun to drive.

Great gas milage, fun to drive. May be the best car I have ever owned. 25 Limited. The Turbo is worth getting as well as the activity package. The limited has other bells and whistles that I wanted.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to drive loaded with features good overall safety pic

Fun to drive loaded with features good overall safety pic solidly built deal ship above board looks cool first Hyundai no for fords for me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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