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Lexus NX MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 40 MPG combined in 2026, the hybrid NX 350h. Its weakest year peaked at 31 MPG (2017–2021).

Lexus NX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2015–2026202530354045MPG202220152020202640 MPG peaklowest peak 31Lexus NX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year202530354045MPG201520182020202220242026
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375.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the NX 350h. Put it next to its 2015 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus NX has EPA ratings for 12 model years, 2015–2026, every one of them among small SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small SUVs in 2015–2016, and it placed in its class top five in seven model years. In 2015 the Subaru Crosstrek came next among 53 small SUVs. The peak rating of the NX is the fifth highest of the 208 SUV nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

Its first hybrid version arrived in 2015, when 8 of 87 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed first of 50 among small SUVs rated at least three years in that span.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The NX placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 42 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

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The NX, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among small SUVs.

2014–18first of 50
2019–23sixth of 70
2024–26sixth of 64

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2022

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 31 → 39 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2015–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2015–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2025.

All 12 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026NX 350h hybrid4042 / 38244
2024–2025NX 350h AWD hybrid3941 / 37246
2022–2023NX 350h AWD hybrid3941 / 37256
2017–2021NX 300h AWD hybrid3133 / 30244
2015–2016NX 300h hybrid3234 / 30245

Version names in the EPA list: NX 200t, NX 200t AWD, NX 200t AWD F Sport, NX 250, NX 250 AWD, NX 300, NX 300 AWD, NX 300 AWD F Sport, NX 300h, NX 300h AWD, NX 350 AWD, NX 350 AWD F Sport, NX 350h, NX 350h AWD, NX 450h Plus AWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGFord Escape40 MPGHyundai Tucson38 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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