People may find the All-New and 6th generation Honda CR-V quite expensive.

At P2.1 million for the front-wheel drive 1.5 V Turbo, P2.28 million for the mid-grade 1.5 VX Turbo AWD (all-wheel drive), and P2.59 million for the range-topping RS e:HEV (an electric hybrid), they sure are expensive.

But one should look beyond the price tag as the Japanese automaker's popular crossover SUV now has a fresh new look with cutting-edge safety features, fuel-efficient powertrains, and offers a smoother ride for its passengers.

With the newly designed CR-V's bigger dimensions which includes a more spacious passenger cabin, this vehicle will never fail to impress. Honda informed that the CR-V's turbo-four engine was tweaked to be more responsive and efficient.

And compared to the previous generation, its continuously variable transmission and all-wheel-drive system have been improved.

Behind the All-New CR-V's eye-catching grille is a 187-horsepower turbo gasoline engine that generates 240 Nm of torque. The RS e:HEV on the other hand, combines a 1.9-liter Atkinson engine (146 hp and 183 Nm of torque) with a dual electric motor that generates 182 hp and 335 Nm of torque.

The Honda Sensing installed in both the 1.5 V Turbo and 1.5 VX Turbo AWD include Adaptive Cruise Control, Low Speed Follow, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Auto High Beam and Lead Car Departure Notification.

The hybrid variant has all these safety techs, too, with an Adaptive Driving Beam feature that alters the beam pattern of its headlights to help reduce glare for oncoming drivers.

Honda Connect

The All-New CR-V also comes with the new Honda Connect, an app that enables owners to communicate with their vehicle, check its status, and even be notified of alerts via smartphone.

Among its notable features are the Security Alarm Detection which sends an alert to the owner's smartphone when the vehicle alarm is triggered, and the Speed Alert that allows the owner to monitor the vehicle while it is being driven by someone else (e.g., a notification is sent to the CR-V owner if the person driving his or her vehicle has exceeded a certain speed limit).