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2008-2021 Lexus LX MPG & Fuel Cost
13 model years · 14–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2021 Lexus LX at a glance
The 2008-2021 Lexus LX covers 13 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 14–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $5,790 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020; 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2008-2021 Lexus LX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,790 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,790 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,400 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,400 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 15 MPG | $5,400 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2013 |
| 2013 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
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| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 14 MPG | $5,740 | First year |
What the 2021 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$483
$5,790 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.65
Per 100 miles
$38.60
Five years
$28,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,750more a year
Class median $4,040 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Lexus LX MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Lexus LX as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,790 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,790/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,400 to $5,790, $390 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $5,790 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Lexus LX as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Lexus LX MPG
15 MPG · $5,400/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,390 to $5,400, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,400 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Lexus LX MPG
15 MPG · $5,390/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,400 to $5,390, $10 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,390 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Lexus LX MPG
15 MPG · $5,400/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,630 to $5,400, $230 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,400 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,630/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,630.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,630 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2013
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2014 Lexus LX as for the 2013 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2013 section above.See 2013
2013 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,630/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,630 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,580/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $5,580, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 14 | $5,580 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,740.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Lexus LX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Lexus LX as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Lexus LX MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 570 (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,910 in California and $5,020 in Texas, a $1,890 difference.
- California $6,910
- Washington $6,500
- New York $5,720
- Florida $5,290
- Texas $5,020
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2007 (J100)
- 2008-2021 (J200)
- 2022-2026 (J310)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2021 Lexus LX get?
EPA rates the 2008-2021 Lexus LX at 14–15 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 13 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2021 Lexus LX?
The 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2021 Lexus LX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020. In 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2021 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2008-2021 Lexus LX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2007 Lexus LX) is rated 13 MPG combined and costs $5,030–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2008-2021 model is rated 14–15 MPG and costs $5,390–$5,790 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Lexus LX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,790 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,790 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Lexus LX 100 miles?
About $38.60 per 100 miles for the 570 5.7L 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 2021 Lexus LX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 12 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2021 Lexus LX compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 570 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,790 a year to fuel, $1,750 more than the class median of $4,040, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 196 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Lexus LX different from the 2020 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2020 and 2021: 1 configuration rated 14 MPG combined. See the 2020 Lexus LX for that year.