Let’s not worry about the technology. Just stand back and marvel at the styling of the latest RX 450h.

I’m genuinely surprised – it knocks the style-less X5 for six (not difficult) and gives the Range Rover Sport a kicking too. Is there a prettier SUV out there? I think possibly not.

The angular lines are aided by some gunmetal paintwork. It costs an additional £645 but the result is a fantastic statement of futuristic design. This is a spaceship on four wheels. I’ve been marveling at it all day.

On Friday I will try the RX on the road and see if it lives up to all that promise…