# Lexus LX specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 19-20 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Lexus LX is a midsize/large SUV rated at 19-20 mpg combined. Engines: 3.4L V6 turbo; 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Lexus LX version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | LX 700h | 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 19/22 | 20 mpg | $4,100 | 439 g/mi | | LX 600 | 3.4L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/22 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 477 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Lexus LX specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 3.4L V6 turbo; 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19-20 | | 2025 | 3.4L V6 turbo; 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 19-20 | | 2024 | 3.4L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2023 | 3.4L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2022 | 3.4L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 19 | | 2021 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 14 | | 2020 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 14 | | 2019 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 15 | | 2018 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 15 | | 2017 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 15 | | 2016 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 15 | | 2015 | 5.7L V8 | Automatic | 4WD | 14 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the LX changed over the years? - **2025:** added 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid. - **2022:** added 3.4L V6 turbo; dropped 5.7L V8; AWD became available; 4WD was dropped. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 15 to 14. - **2016:** combined mpg went from 14 to 15. ## What does it cost to run a LX? The EPA puts the 2026 Lexus LX's fuel cost at **$4,100-$4,350 a year**, against about $2,967 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 42% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $21,125 in fuel. ## LX vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | | [Mazda CX-90](/vehicles/mazda-cx-90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25-26 mpg | $2,700-$3,300 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Lexus LX get? The 2026 Lexus LX is EPA-rated at 19-20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Lexus LX have? The 2026 Lexus LX comes with: 3.4L V6 turbo; 3.4L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus LX? Yes. The Lexus LX has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lexus LX year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Lexus LX has the highest combined rating, up to 20 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Lexus LX for a year? About $4,100-$4,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Lexus LX? The most efficient 2026 version, the LX 700h, is rated 19 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Lexus LX emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 439-477 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Lexus LX come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Lexus LX is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Lexus LX cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $4,100-$4,350 compares with about $2,967 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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