Used Honda HR-V for sale in Brooklyn, NY

Used HR-V

Plaza Honda keeps used and certified HR-Vs on the lot at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, front- and all-wheel drive, across two generations. It is a roomy, easy-to-park small SUV with a clean reliability record, and here is which years to target and the one detail worth checking.

What a used HR-V actually costs you

The HR-V is inexpensive to buy and cheap to run, so a used one is one of the lowest-cost ways into a Honda SUV. The value sweet spot is a 2020–2022 first-generation car or an off-lease 2023-or-newer second-gen. One thing that makes it a low-stress used buy: both HR-V engines are naturally aspirated, so the turbo oil-dilution story that shadows some used Civics and CR-Vs simply does not apply here.

Which used HR-V years to target

If you want the lowest price, a 2020–2022 first-generation car is the value pick, and the 2019 refresh onward brought Honda Sensing on the EX and better infotainment. If you want more room and power, an off-lease 2023-or-newer second-gen is worth the step. All-wheel drive is available across both generations, which is the main reason to choose an HR-V over a sedan, and the first-gen cars uniquely keep the Fit's fold-flat Magic Seat.

What makes it work here

The HR-V hits a useful middle ground for the city: roomier and more capable than a sedan or a Fit, but still small enough to park on the street and slot into most garages. Available all-wheel drive is the winter confidence no Honda sedan offers, the higher seating helps you see over double-parked cars, and the first-gen's Magic Seat swallows tall, awkward cargo. It is not quick, and highway road noise is noticeable, but around town none of that matters much. One honest note: like any SUV, the HR-V is taller than a sedan, so if you park in a garage, measure the clearance bar before you buy.

Used HR-V or used CR-V?

If the HR-V feels tight or slow on a test drive, the used CR-V is the natural step up: more space, more power, and the option of a hybrid that returns close to 40 mpg. The HR-V wins on price and city parking; the CR-V wins on room, pace, and efficiency. Because both sit on the same block, drive them back to back before you decide.

Certified versus a regular used HR-V

Some of our used HR-Vs can be bought certified. A regular used HR-V is the lower price, backed by our own inspection and reconditioning. A Honda Certified Pre-Owned HR-V costs a bit more and adds the manufacturer's 182-point inspection and an extended 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the in-service date. If you are keeping the car several years, certified usually pays for itself; if budget comes first, straight used is the value play. We will show you the price gap on comparable cars.

Compare the whole segment on one block

Plaza Honda sits inside Plaza Auto Mall, so a used HR-V 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, with more than 1,000 vehicles within a seven-minute walk. Line a used HR-V up against a used Toyota Corolla Cross or Hyundai Kona in one visit. Your trade is the lever most people underuse: a current appraisal often moves you from a used HR-V up to a certified one, or into all-wheel drive, and we will appraise your car whether or not you buy from us.

Languages spoken on our team: English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Arabic, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkish, Haitian Creole, Polish, and beyond. Ask for a salesperson in your language when you arrive at 2740 Nostrand Avenue and we will find the right person.

Frequently asked questions

Which used Honda HR-V years are the best to buy?

For value and refinement, a 2020–2022 first-generation car, or an off-lease 2023-or-newer second-gen if you want more room and power. The 2019 refresh brought Honda Sensing on the EX and better infotainment. The 2016 launch year is the roughest, so approach it with a careful inspection.

Is the used HR-V reliable, and what about the CVT?

The HR-V is generally very reliable. Some first-generation cars saw premature CVT belt wear, and Honda extended the CVT warranty on 2016–2020 models to 7 years or 150,000 miles from purchase. Confirm the transmission fluid was serviced on schedule and that it shifts smoothly; many of these cars still carry the extended coverage.

Does the used HR-V have the 1.5 turbo oil-dilution issue?

No. Both HR-V engines, the 1.8-liter and the newer 2.0-liter, are naturally aspirated, with no turbo. The oil-dilution concern that affects some turbocharged Civics and CR-Vs simply does not apply to the HR-V, and there is no hybrid battery to age either.

Does a used HR-V have all-wheel drive?

Often, and it is the main reason to choose one over a sedan. Real Time AWD has been available across both HR-V generations, but not every used example has it, so if winter traction is your goal, look specifically for an AWD car. Front-drive HR-Vs are common and are the cheaper, thriftier choice if you do not need it.

What is the difference between the first- and second-generation HR-V?

The first generation (2016–2022) is Fit-based, with a 1.8-liter engine, the fold-flat Magic Seat, and lower prices, roomy and reliable but slow. The second generation (2023 and up) is Civic-based, with a stronger 2.0-liter engine, more space, and nicer materials, but it dropped the Magic Seat and the manual transmission.

Did the HR-V come with a manual transmission?

Only briefly. A 6-speed manual was offered on base first-generation cars from 2016 to 2018; everything since has been CVT only. A manual HR-V is rare on the used lot and appeals mainly to buyers who want the simplest possible drivetrain.

Is a certified HR-V worth it over a regular used one?

Certified costs a bit more and adds Honda's 182-point inspection and an extended 7-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty from the in-service date. If you are keeping the car several years it usually pays for itself; if budget comes first, a regular used HR-V is the value play.

Can I trade in my current car and finance a used HR-V?

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 a meaningful chunk of the price, or moves you into all-wheel drive or a certified car.

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.

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