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Lexus LX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
26 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lexus LX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lexus LX for 26 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 19–20 MPG combined and costing $4,000–$4,340 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 700h 3.4L 6-cyl turbo AWD, at 20 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 13 MPG in 1996.
Lexus LX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 (J310) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 19 | 20 | $4,000–$4,340 |
| 2025 | 19 | 20 | $4,000–$4,340 |
| 2024 | 19 | — | $4,340 |
| 2023 | 19 | — | $4,340 |
| 2022 | 19 | — | $4,340 |
| 2008-2021 (J200) Generation page | |||
| 2021 | 14 | — | $5,790 |
| 2020 | 14 | — | $5,790 |
| 2019 | 15 | — | $5,400 |
| 2018 | 15 | — | $5,400 |
| 2017 | 15 | — | $5,390 |
| 2016 | 15 | — | $5,400 |
| 2015 | 14 | — | $5,630 |
| 2014 | 14 | — | $5,630 |
| 2013 | 14 | — | $5,630 |
| 2011 | 14 | — | $5,580 |
| 2010 | 14 | — | $5,740 |
| 2009 | 14 | — | $5,740 |
| 2008 | 14 | — | $5,740 |
| 2000-2007 (J100) Generation page | |||
| 2007 | 13 | — | $6,180 |
| 2006 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2005 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2004 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2003 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2002 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2001 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
| 2000 | 13 | — | $5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lexus LX generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Lexus LX MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lexus LX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lexus LX run 13–20 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 19–20 MPG.
Which Lexus LX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Lexus LX 700h 3.4L 6-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Lexus LX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,000–$4,340 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,000.
Has the Lexus LX's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 13 MPG in 2000 to 20 MPG in 2026, 7 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 13 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Lexus LX?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2025 to 2026 (20 MPG).
Which Lexus LX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2026. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.