Hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1999–2026

Lexus RX

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lexus RX. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 5.9 L/100km: 48 mpg UK, 40 mpg US.

Lexus RX in white
Fuel use
5.9 L/100km
2024 official
UK mpg
48 mpg
US mpg
40 mpg
On a full tank
1,105 km
65 L tank

What a RX costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$17.29 per 100 km$1,902
Australia$2.41/L petrol$14.19 per 100 km$1,576
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£16.50 per 100 miles£1,155
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.88 per 100 miles$1,469

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

AL20, 2016–2022

Specs for the RX 450h; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
AL20 (4th generation)
Built
2015-2022
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,890 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
Boot
553 L

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol hybrid
Engine size
3,456 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
230 kW
Gearbox
E-CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
65 L

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015

AL10, 2010–2015

Specs for the RX350; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
AL10
Built
2010-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,694 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
Kerb weight
2,045 kg
Boot
447 L
Towing (braked)
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,064 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
183 kW
Torque
317 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10 L/100km
Fuel tank
68 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Airbags
10

XU30, 2004–2009

Specs for the RX330/RX350; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
XU30
Built
2004-2009
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,740 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Kerb weight
1,823 kg
Boot
439 L

Engine

Engine
3.5 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,309 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
166 kW
Torque
323 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
11.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
75 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2004

XU10, 1998–2003

Specs for the RX300; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
XU10
Built
1998-2003
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,575 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,666 mm
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
Kerb weight
1,775 kg
Boot
490 L

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,679 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
140 kW
Torque
263 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
10 L/100km
Fuel tank
75 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2026Hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid1.3 L/100km217 mpg181 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.3 L/100km217 mpg181 mpg—
2025Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2025Hybrid6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2024Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.3 L/100km217 mpg181 mpg—
2023Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2022Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2022Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2021Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2021Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2020Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2020Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2019Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2018Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2018Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2017Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2016Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2016Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2015Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2015Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2014Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2014Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2013Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2013Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2012Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2012Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2011Hybrid8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2011Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2010Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2010Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2008Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2008Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

Lexus RX questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus RX?

The 2024 Lexus RX uses 5.9 L/100km by its official figures: 48 mpg in UK gallons and 40 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Lexus RX cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,902 in New Zealand, $1,576 in Australia, £1,155 in United Kingdom, $1,469 in United States.

How far does a Lexus RX go on a full tank?

About 1,105 km (687 miles) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Lexus RX tow?

2,000 kg braked, for the RX 450h.

How big is the Lexus RX's boot?

553 L, for the RX 450h.

Cars like the RX

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Suzuki

S-cross

2015–2026

5.9 L/100km · 48 mpg UK

Suzuki

SX4

2006–2022

6.0 L/100km · 47 mpg UK

Nissan

Juke

2010–2025

5.8 L/100km · 49 mpg UK

Suzuki

Vitara

1989–2026

5.8 L/100km · 49 mpg UK

Cupra

Formentor

2021–2026

6.0 L/100km · 47 mpg UK

Kia

Sorento

2003–2027

6.0 L/100km · 47 mpg UK

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