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Tokyo 2007 Preview: Lexus bringing LF-Xh, LF-A to Tokyo


Click the image above for a gallery of the Lexus LF-Xh concept.

Lexus plans on unveiling two concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, and while one of them is the LF-A that we've seen before, the other may foretell the future of the next RX-series crossover.

Naturally, Lexus is touting the L-finesse design theme with the LF-Xh, but first impressions aren't particularly pleasing. It's somewhat blocky, and although the lines are clean, it strikes us as a bit too derivative to change the game in any substantive way.

The "h" designation affixed to the nameplate indicates that Lexus will be employing its Hybrid Drive system, which mates a gasoline-powered V6 to a high-output electric motor that then sends power to all four wheels.

Lexus' press release on both vehicles is posted after the jump.

Gallery: Lexus LF-Xh concept

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