# Lexus RX specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 24-36 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Lexus RX is a small SUV rated at 24-36 mpg combined. Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Lexus RX version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | RX 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | CVT | 37/34 | 36 mpg | $2,300 | 244 g/mi | | RX 500h AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 27/28 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 321 g/mi | | RX 350 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 22/29 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 354 g/mi | | RX 350 AWD | 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 RX specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-36 | | 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-36 | | 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-36 | | 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 24-36 | | 2022 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-30 | | 2021 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-30 | | 2020 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-30 | | 2019 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-30 | | 2018 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 21-30 | | 2017 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 22-30 | | 2016 | 3.5L V6 hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-30 | | 2015 | 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 20-29 | 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 RX changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid. - **2023:** added 2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; dropped 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 hybrid. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 22-30 to 21-30. - **2016:** combined mpg went from 20-29 to 22-30. ## What does it cost to run a RX? The EPA puts the 2026 Lexus RX's fuel cost at **$2,300-$3,400 a year**, against about $2,231 for other current small SUVs: roughly 28% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $14,250 in fuel. ## RX 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 RX get? The 2026 Lexus RX is EPA-rated at 24-36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Lexus RX have? The 2026 Lexus RX comes with: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic, cvt transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus RX? Yes. The Lexus RX has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lexus RX year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Lexus RX has the highest combined rating, up to 36 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 RX for a year? About $2,300-$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 RX? The most efficient 2026 version, the RX 350h AWD, is rated 37 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (36 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Lexus RX emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 244-370 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 RX come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Lexus RX 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 RX cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,300-$3,400 compares with about $2,231 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Lexus SUVs - [Lexus NX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-nx) - [Lexus RZ](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rz) - [Lexus GX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-gx) - [Lexus LX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lx) - [Lexus TX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-tx) ## More Lexus models - [Lexus ES](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-es) - [Lexus IS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-is) - [Lexus LC](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lc) - [Lexus LS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-ls) - [Lexus UX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-ux) - [Lexus RC](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rc): discontinued ## Other small SUVs - [Lincoln Corsair](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lincoln-corsair) - [Lincoln Nautilus](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lincoln-nautilus) - [Mazda CX-30](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-30) - [Mazda CX-5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-5) - [Mazda CX-50](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) - [Mazda CX-9](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-9) - [Mercedes-Benz EQB](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-eqb) ## Compared with - [Kia Seltos](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/kia-seltos) - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/kia-sorento) - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/kia-sportage) - [Toyota Corolla Cross](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) - [Toyota RAV4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-rav4) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rx Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.