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2018 Lexus NX 300 2.8L (AZ10)
Shown: 2018 Lexus NX 300 2.8L (AZ10). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2021
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2015-2021 Lexus NX MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 24–32 MPG combined

25 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$3,260

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2022-2026

2015-2021 Lexus NX at a glance

The 2015-2021 Lexus NX covers 7 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 24–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $2,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 300h 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.

2015-2021 Lexus NX by model year

2015-2021 Lexus NX: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2021 Gas, Hybrid 24–31 MPG $2,110–$3,390 Ratings changed
2020 Gas, Hybrid 24–31 MPG $2,110–$3,390 Ratings changed
2019 Gas, Hybrid 24–31 MPG $2,080–$3,390 Ratings changed
2018 Gas, Hybrid 24–31 MPG $2,090–$3,390 Ratings changed
2017 Gas, Hybrid 24–31 MPG $2,070–$3,390 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Hybrid 24–32 MPG $2,020–$3,390 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid 24–32 MPG $2,020–$3,390 First year

What the 2021 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$272

$3,260 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.43

Per 100 miles

$21.73

Five years

$16,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$510more a year

Class median $2,750 a year, MY2021

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Lexus NX MPG

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,260–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31 MPG
Per year
$2,110
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2021 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,260
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,280
300 F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2021 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,110

2020 Lexus NX MPG

24–31 MPG · $2,110–$3,390/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,110, $30 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,250–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31 MPG
Per year
$2,110
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2020 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,250
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,290
300 F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2020 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,110

2019 Lexus NX MPG

24–31 MPG · $2,080–$3,390/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,090 to $2,080, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31 MPG
Per year
$2,080
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2019 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,270
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,300
300 F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2019 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,080

2018 Lexus NX MPG

24–31 MPG · $2,090–$3,390/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,070 to $2,090, $20 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31 MPG
Per year
$2,090
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2018 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,270
300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,300
300 F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2018 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,090

2017 Lexus NX MPG

24–31 MPG · $2,070–$3,390/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 31 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,020 to $2,070, $50 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31 MPG
Per year
$2,070
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2017 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,270
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,310
200t F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2017 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,070

2016 Lexus NX MPG

24–32 MPG · $2,020–$3,390/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,020.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31–32 MPG
Per year
$2,020–$2,070
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2016 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,270
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,300
200t F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2016 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 30 32 $2,020
300h 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,070

2015 Lexus NX MPG

24–32 MPG · $2,020–$3,390/yr
Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,270–$3,390
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
31–32 MPG
Per year
$2,020–$2,070
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (3)

2015 Lexus NX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 28 25 $3,270
200t 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 28 24 $3,300
200t F Sport 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 27 24 $3,390

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (2)

2015 Lexus NX hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 30 32 $2,020
300h 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 33 30 31 $2,070

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,890 in California and $2,830 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Lexus NX years All Lexus models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2015-2021 Lexus NX get?

EPA rates the 2015-2021 Lexus NX at 24–32 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG (34 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 24–25 MPG; Hybrid: 31–32 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2021 Lexus NX?

The 300h 2.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 31 MPG, was in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2021 Lexus NX?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Lexus NX per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,260 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,110–$3,390 a year. That is a $1,280 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Lexus NX 100 miles?

About $21.73 per 100 miles for the 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.07 and $22.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2021 Lexus NX more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2021 Lexus NX compare with other small SUV configurations?

The 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,260 a year to fuel, $510 more than the class median of $2,750, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 267 rated small SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2021 Lexus NX hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (300h 2.5L 4-cyl AWD) is rated 31 MPG against 25 MPG for the best gas version (300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 6 MPG more. At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,110 versus $3,260 a year, a saving of $1,150.

Is the 2021 Lexus NX different from the 2020 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2021 against 4 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Lexus NX for that year.