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2000-2007 Lexus LX MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2007 Lexus LX at a glance
The 2000-2007 Lexus LX covers 8 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2003, 2006 and 2007; 2002, 2004 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2007 Lexus LX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG | $6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | First year |
What the 2007 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,160more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Lexus LX MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $6,180, $1,150 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Lexus LX MPG
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,030.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
2005 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Lexus LX as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Lexus LX as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Lexus LX MPG
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,030.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2002 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Lexus LX as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Lexus LX MPG
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,030.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
2000 Lexus LX MPG
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (Most efficient) | 4.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2007 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2007 (J100)
- 2008-2021 (J200)
- 2022-2026 (J310)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2007 Lexus LX get?
EPA rates the 2000-2007 Lexus LX at 13 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 13 MPG (12 city, 15 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2007 Lexus LX?
Every model year of the 2000-2007 Lexus LX tops out at 13 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2007 Lexus LX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2003, 2006 and 2007. In 2002, 2004 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Lexus LX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Lexus LX 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2007 Lexus LX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 12 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2007 Lexus LX compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 470 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,160 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2007 Lexus LX different from the 2006 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $6,180, $1,150 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2007 against 1 configuration for 2006. See the 2006 Lexus LX for that year.