Makes LexusRX

Lexus RX MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 36 MPG combined in 2023–2026, the hybrid RX 350h AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (2001–2003).

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416.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the RX 350h AWD. Put it next to its 1999 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus RX has EPA ratings for 28 model years, 1999–2026, most often among SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small SUVs in 2013 and among standard SUVs in 2016–2019, and it placed in its class top five in 15 model years. In 2013 it shared first place among 50 small SUVs with the Mazda CX-5. In 2001 even the most efficient version of the RX shared the lowest rating of 11 midsize station wagons; it sat in its class's bottom five in five model years.

Its first hybrid version arrived in 2006, when 5 of 72 SUVs offered one. From 1999 to 2026 its best rating went from 19 to 36 MPG, the fifth largest gain among 122 SUVs rated for eight or more years.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The RX placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 37 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

The RX, five years at a time

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

1999–03tenth of 11midsize station wagons

2004–08seventh of 75SUVs

2009–13fourth of 88SUVs

2014–1816th of 50small SUVs

2019–23second of 46standard SUVs

2024–26tenth of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

2004
New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 20 MPG.
2007
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 27 → 26 MPG.
2023
New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 30 → 36 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1999–2026.
Hybrid
Rated in 2006–2008 and 2010–2026.
Plug-in hybrid
Rated in 2025.

All 28 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	RX 350h AWD hybrid	36	37 / 34	24	4
2025	RX 350h AWD hybrid	36	37 / 34	24	5
2023–2024	RX 350h AWD hybrid	36	37 / 34	24	4
2018–2022	RX 450h AWD hybrid	30	31 / 28	21	6
2017	RX 450h AWD hybrid	30	31 / 28	22	3
2016	RX 450h hybrid	30	31 / 30	22	4
2013–2015	RX 450h hybrid	29	31 / 28	20	5
2011–2012	RX 450h hybrid	29	31 / 28	20	4
2010	RX 450h hybrid	30	32 / 28	20	4
2009	RX 350 2WD	20	18 / 23	19	4
2008	RX 400h 2WD hybrid	25	27 / 24	19	6
2007	RX 400h 2WD hybrid	26	28 / 25	19	6
2006	RX 400h 2WD hybrid	27	28 / 25	18	6
2005	RX 330 2WD	20	17 / 23	18	4
2004	RX 330 2WD	20	17 / 24	19	4
2001–2003	RX 300	18	17 / 21	18	2
1999–2000	RX 300	19	17 / 22	18	2

Version names in the EPA list: RX 300, RX 300 4WD, RX 330 2WD, RX 330 4WD, RX 350, RX 350 2WD, RX 350 4WD, RX 350 AWD, RX 350 L, RX 350 L AWD, RX 350h AWD, RX 400h 2WD, RX 400h 4WD, RX 450h, RX 450h AWD, RX 450h L AWD, RX 450h Plus AWD, RX 500h AWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPG Hyundai Santa Fe36 MPG Subaru Crosstrek36 MPG Maserati Grecale20 MPG