# Lexus TX specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 23-27 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2024-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Lexus TX is a midsize/large SUV rated at 23-27 mpg combined. Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## Every 2026 Lexus TX version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TX 500h AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 27/28 | 27 mpg | $3,050 | 322 g/mi | | TX 350 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 21/27 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 382 g/mi | | TX 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 387 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 TX specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-27 | | 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 23-29 | | 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 23-27 | 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 TX changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 3.5L V6 plug-in hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a TX? The EPA puts the 2026 Lexus TX's fuel cost at **$3,050-$3,550 a year**, against about $2,967 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 11% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $16,500 in fuel. ## TX 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 TX get? The 2026 Lexus TX is EPA-rated at 23-27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Lexus TX have? The 2026 Lexus TX comes with: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus TX? Yes. The Lexus TX has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Lexus TX year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2025 Lexus TX has the highest combined rating, up to 29 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 TX for a year? About $3,050-$3,550 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 TX? The most efficient 2026 version, the TX 500h AWD, is rated 27 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (27 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Lexus TX emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 322-387 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 TX come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Lexus TX 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 TX cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050-$3,550 compares with about $2,967 for other current midsize/large SUV models. 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