Hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1999–2026
Lexus RX
MPG, running costs and specs for the Lexus RX. By the official figures, the 2024 gets 40 mpg, about $1,469 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 40 mpg
- 2024 official · 5.9 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,469
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 687 miles
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a RX costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.88 per 100 miles | $1,469 |
| 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 |
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.
Where the RX ranks
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.3 L/100km | 217 mpg | 181 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
Lexus RX questions
What MPG does the Lexus RX get?
The 2024 Lexus RX gets 40 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.9 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus RX cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,469 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Lexus RX go on a full tank?
About 687 miles (1,105 km) 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 trunk?
553 L, for the RX 450h.
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