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Lexus LX MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 2025–2026, the hybrid LX 700h. Its weakest year peaked at 13 MPG (1996–2007).

Lexus LX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1996–202610152025MPG1998200020082022199620002005201020152020202620 MPG peaklowest peak 13Lexus LX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG199619982000200220042006200820102014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
750.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the LX 700h. Put it next to its 1996 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus LX has EPA ratings for 30 model years, 1996–2026, most often among standard SUVs. In 2007 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 88 SUVs; it sat in its class's bottom five in 25 model years.

Averaged over 2004–2008, its best version placed second from the bottom of 75 among SUVs rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the bottom five in four other five-year spans.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The LX placed 36th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, is shared by seven nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035LX 20median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035LX 20median 21

The LX, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9835th of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0343rd of 47SUVs
2004–0874th of 75SUVs
2009–1386th of 88SUVs
2014–1837th of 38standard SUVs
2019–2338th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2634th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1998

    New: 4.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 13 MPG.

  • 2000

    New: 4.7-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 13 MPG.

  • 2001

    New: 4.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 13 MPG.

  • 2008

    New: 5.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 14 MPG.

  • 2022

    New: 3.4-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 14 → 19 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1996–2011 and 2013–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2025–2026.

All 30 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026LX 700h hybrid2019 / 22192
2022–2024LX 6001917 / 22191
2020–2021LX 5701412 / 16141
2016–2019LX 5701513 / 18151
2013–2015LX 5701412 / 17141
2011LX 5701413 / 18141
2008–2010LX 5701412 / 18141
2006–2007LX 4701312 / 15131
2003–2005LX 4701312 / 16131
1998–2002LX 4701312 / 15131
1996–1997LX 4501312 / 14131

Version names in the EPA list: LX 450, LX 470, LX 570, LX 600, LX 700h.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGLand Rover Defender20 MPGAcura MDX19 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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