Lexus LX 470 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus LX 470 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 1998 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #41 of 42 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #40 of 42 (5th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #44 of 46 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #57 of 59 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #64 of 72 (11th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #77 of 81 (5th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #79 of 85 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #82 of 87 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #90 of 93 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #101 of 106 (5th 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 LX 470 placed highest in 1999 at #40 of 42, and lowest in 2007 at #101 of 106. It spent 0 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.7L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 6-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
What LX 470 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Lexus LX 470 burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 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 13 mpg the Lexus LX 470 is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,179 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.