Lexus GX 460 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus GX 460 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 14 model years, from 2010 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #73 of 113 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #89 of 120 (26th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #85 of 110 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #34 of 62 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #36 of 60 (41th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #42 of 62 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #51 of 73 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #59 of 78 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #55 of 76 (28th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #62 of 81 (24th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #73 of 92 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #82 of 104 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #104 of 126 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #118 of 139 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus GX 460 placed highest in 2013 at #34 of 62, and lowest in 2023 at #118 of 139. It spent 0 of its 14 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 2/10 |
| 2020 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 542 | 2/10 |
| 2019 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 548 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 548 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 548 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl, start-stop | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 514 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.6L 8-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What GX 460 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Lexus GX 460 burns 719 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the Lexus GX 460 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.