# Lexus NX specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 24-40 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Lexus NX is a small SUV rated at 24-40 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2026 Lexus NX version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | NX 350h | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | CVT | 42/38 | 40 mpg | $2,050 | 220 g/mi | | NX 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | CVT | 41/37 | 39 mpg | $2,100 | 225 g/mi | | NX 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 370 g/mi | | NX 350 AWD F Sport | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 370 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 NX specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-40 | | 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-39 | | 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-39 | | 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-39 | | 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-39 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-31 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-31 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-31 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-31 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-31 | | 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-32 | | 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 24-32 | 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 NX changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 25-39 to 24-39. - **2022:** added 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 24-32 to 24-31. ## What does it cost to run a NX? The EPA puts the 2026 Lexus NX's fuel cost at **$2,050-$3,400 a year**, against about $2,231 for other current small SUVs: roughly 22% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $13,625 in fuel. ## NX vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | | [Kia Sorento](/vehicles/kia-sorento) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-37 mpg | $1,800-$2,900 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Lexus NX get? The 2026 Lexus NX is EPA-rated at 24-40 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Lexus NX have? The 2026 Lexus NX comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo. It uses cvt, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus NX? Yes. The Lexus NX has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lexus NX year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Lexus NX has the highest combined rating, up to 40 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 NX for a year? About $2,050-$3,400 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 NX? The most efficient 2026 version, the NX 350h, is rated 42 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (40 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Lexus NX emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 220-370 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 NX come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Lexus NX is offered with AWD and FWD. 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 NX cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,050-$3,400 compares with about $2,231 for other current small SUV models. 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