Lexus NX 350h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus NX 350h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 40 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #17 of 151 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #25 of 166 (85th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #38 of 176 (79th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #54 of 194 (73th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 40 mpg | 39 mpg | #38 of 71 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small 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 NX 350h placed highest in 2022 at #17 of 151, and lowest in 2025 at #54 of 194. It spent 4 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $2,000 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,950 | 220 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $2,000 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $2,000 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $2,000 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $2,000 | 225 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → 2026 | 39 → 40 mpg | +1 mpg | 288 gal |
What NX 350h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Lexus NX 350h burns 288 to 295 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 | $863 | $885 | $22 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,006 | $1,032 | $26 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,179 | $29 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,950 to $2,000 a year in fuel, or $1,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 40 mpg the Lexus NX 350h is 13 mpg better the median, which is worth about $484 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small 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.