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The 3.5-liter V6 in the Lexus LF-Xh makes 270 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque through a five-speed automatic. (Photo courtesy of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.)

TOKYO — Lexus said it will display the LF-Xh concept, which gives broad clues about the future styling and powertrain of the next Lexus RX 350, at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show.

Lexus described the concept as “a specialty SUV based on the Lexus design philosophy of L-finesse and equipped with an advanced hybrid system.” The LF-Xh concept is all-wheel drive with a V6 engine and a high-output electric motor hybrid system. Lexus did not divulge any engine specifications on the SUV concept.

The styling appears to be considerably more chiseled and chunky than the current Lexus RX 350, with sharp creases along the sides and a more aggressive face with narrow headlights. The LF-Xh concept has a 112-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 189 inches. It’s also 75 inches wide and 65 inches high. In comparison, the 2008 Lexus RX 350 has a 106.9-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 186.2 inches. It is 72.6 inches wide and 66.1 inches high. The RX 350 is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 270 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

What this means to you: Lexus ups the ante with its loyal RX 350 following by planning a hybrid version.