Lexus RX 350 gains new styling and more power (pictures)

Lexus took a strong styling approach to the new generation of its popular RX 350 luxury SUV, new for the 2016 model year.

The Lexus RX 350 is a five-passenger luxury SUV with a 3.5-liter gasoline engine. For the new generation, it gains 25 horsepower.

LED headlights are available, and complement the new styling.

The new styling includes what Lexus calls a "floating roof", with a blacked-out rear pillar.

Lexus makes new wheel styles available for the 2016 RX 350.

The base RX 350 comes with front-wheel-drive, but it is also available as an all-wheel-drive SUV.

This model shows off the Luxury-level trim.

The rear seats fold down in a 60/40 split to maximize cargo area.

The electric power steering demonstrates more heft than the previous generation.

While some automakers switch to LCD instrument panels, Lexus sticks to analog gauges.

An eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and improves fuel economy.

The available surround-view monitor makes parking safer.

Although the 12.3-inch LCD is bigger than the previous generation, it shows similar software.

The LCD shows either a split or full view.