Lexus GX 470 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus GX 470 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2003 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #56 of 81 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #58 of 85 (32th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #63 of 87 (28th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #70 of 93 (25th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #88 of 106 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #88 of 108 (19th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #92 of 111 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 470 placed highest in 2003 at #56 of 81, and lowest in 2009 at #92 of 111. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
What GX 470 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Lexus GX 470 burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 15 mpg the Lexus GX 470 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All 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.