Certified Pre-owned Honda CR-V Hybrid For Sale
Plaza Honda keeps HondaTrue Certified CR-V Hybrids on the lot at 2740 Nostrand Avenue. It may be the most thoroughly covered used vehicle we sell: in New York, three separate warranties work at once on a certified hybrid.
What a certified CR-V Hybrid gets you
A certified CR-V Hybrid is HondaTrue, Honda's own factory-backed program, so the coverage comes from the manufacturer rather than the dealer. Every one clears a 182-point inspection by factory-trained technicians and starts with a clean history, no salvage, flood, or odometer problems. On top of that come two long warranties: a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from certification, and, because New York follows California's emissions standards, a 10-year / 150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty the car already carries here. The drivetrain and the battery, the two things that make people nervous about a used hybrid, are both covered for years.
| Price | $29,736 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $29,911 |
| Price | $35,000 |
| Doc fee | $175 |
| Plaza Price | $35,175 |
The coverage on a certified CR-V Hybrid
| Coverage | Term | Measured from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain (HondaTrue) | 7 years / 100,000 miles | Original in-service date | $0 deductible; extends past the original 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Hybrid battery (New York) | 10 years / 150,000 miles | Original in-service date | New York CARB coverage; follows the car, not the owner |
| Added bumper-to-bumper | Varies by tier | End of the new-car warranty | Certified vs Certified+ differ; see below |
| Roadside & extras | Up to 2 years / 100,000 miles | — | 24-hour roadside, 3-day / 300-mile exchange |
Read the top two rows together: the powertrain and the hybrid battery are the two repairs that make people hesitate on a used hybrid, and on a certified CR-V Hybrid in New York both are covered for years past the sale. Add the 182-point inspection in front of all that, and it is about as low-risk as a used vehicle gets.
One honest point, and two things stacked in your favor. First the honesty: the 10-year / 150,000-mile battery warranty is New York's emissions coverage, so every CR-V Hybrid here carries it, certified or not. What certification adds on top is the 182-point inspection, the 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, extended bumper-to-bumper coverage, and $0-deductible repairs. Two things already work in your favor on this model: the hybrid uses a 2.0-liter engine, so the 1.5-turbo oil-dilution story never applies, and the 2020–2022 hybrids all came with all-wheel drive standard, so an older certified one is likely already AWD.
The two certified tiers, briefly
Certification comes in two tiers, and the car decides which one it qualifies for. HondaTrue Certified+ is the top tier, reserved for near-new hybrids from the current or previous model year with under 12,000 miles. HondaTrue Certified covers older or higher-mileage hybrids, roughly the last five model years and under 80,000 miles, that still clear the inspection. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty; the bumper-to-bumper terms differ. Ask which tier a specific hybrid qualifies for and we will show you the coverage in writing.
Certified versus a regular used hybrid
Both sit on the same lot, and the choice comes down to how long you plan to keep the car. A regular used CR-V Hybrid is the lower price up front, backed by our own inspection, and it still carries that New York battery coverage. A certified hybrid usually runs on the order of a thousand dollars more, and for that step you add the manufacturer's inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper coverage, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. Keeping the car a few years, certified tends to pay for itself the first time a covered repair comes up. We will put comparable cars side by side and show you the gap.
What makes it work here
Beyond the coverage, a certified CR-V Hybrid is close to an ideal Brooklyn vehicle. The efficiency advantage that fades on the highway grows in the city: regenerative braking turns every red light into recovered energy, so the hybrid is at its thriftiest in stop-and-go traffic, and the two-motor system has no conventional transmission, so there is no gear hunting when the Belt Parkway crawls. Available all-wheel drive, standard on the older cars, is the winter confidence a sedan cannot match. The cabin still swallows strollers, flat-pack furniture, and airport runs. One honest note: the CR-V stands about nine inches taller than an Accord, so if you park in a garage, measure the clearance bar before you buy.
Compare the whole segment on one block
Plaza Honda sits inside Plaza Auto Mall, so a certified CR-V Hybrid does not have to be the only car you drive that day. The group has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975 and brings five brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, each with its own certified pre-owned program, with more than 1,000 vehicles within a seven-minute walk. Your trade is the lever most people underuse: a current appraisal often moves you from a used hybrid up to a certified one, and we will appraise your car whether or not you buy from us.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a certified pre-owned CR-V Hybrid cover?
A 182-point inspection, a clean history, and a 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the original in-service date with a $0 deductible, plus extended bumper-to-bumper coverage, 24-hour roadside assistance, and a 3-day / 300-mile exchange policy. In New York that sits alongside the 10-year / 150,000-mile hybrid battery coverage the car already carries.
Is the hybrid battery covered on a certified CR-V Hybrid?
Yes. In New York the high-voltage battery is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles as an emissions warranty, and it follows the car. That coverage applies to any CR-V Hybrid here, certified or not; certification adds the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties on top of it.
Do certified CR-V Hybrids come with all-wheel drive?
Often, yes. Every 2020–2022 CR-V Hybrid came with all-wheel drive standard, so an older certified one almost certainly has it. On 2023-and-newer hybrids, all-wheel drive is optional on the lower trims and standard on the top ones, so confirm the specific car.
Does the certified CR-V Hybrid have the 1.5 turbo oil-dilution concern?
No. That concern applies to the gas 1.5-liter turbo CR-Vs. The hybrid uses a different 2.0-liter engine, so it never applies, and certification adds a 182-point inspection and the powertrain warranty on top for further peace of mind.
What is the difference between HondaTrue Certified and Certified+?
Certified+ is the top tier, for near-new hybrids from the current or previous model year with under 12,000 miles. Certified covers older or higher-mileage hybrids, roughly the last five model years and under 80,000 miles, that still clear the inspection. Both carry the same 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty; the bumper-to-bumper terms differ.
Is a certified CR-V Hybrid worth it over a regular used one?
The certified upcharge is often around a thousand dollars, and for that you add the 182-point inspection, the extended powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties, roadside assistance, and $0-deductible repairs. Both a certified and a regular used hybrid carry the New York battery coverage, so the certified step is really about the drivetrain and body coverage. If you are keeping the car a few years, it usually pays for itself.
When does the certified warranty start?
The powertrain and battery coverage are both measured from the car's original in-service date, meaning when it was first sold new, not the day you buy it. A certified CR-V Hybrid that is a couple of years old still leaves you with several years of powertrain coverage and most of the battery coverage.
Can I trade in my current car and finance a certified CR-V Hybrid?
Yes to both. You can get pre-approved before you visit, and we will appraise your current car whether or not you buy from us. A current trade often covers the step from a used hybrid up to a certified one.
What is Plaza Auto Mall?
A family-owned Brooklyn dealership group that has operated on Nostrand Avenue since 1975. It brings five new-car brands together, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, along with certified pre-owned inventory from each and a multibrand used-car operation. More than 1,000 vehicles sit within a seven-minute walk, so you can cross-shop in one visit, with one trade appraisal and one finance office.
Drive a certified CR-V Hybrid in Brooklyn this week
Plaza Honda is at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Call sales at (855) 528-6785 or service at (347) 284-1846. Free delivery within 25 miles. Service pickup and drop-off across the NYC metro area.
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