Lexus RX 450h L MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus RX 450h L has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2018 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #5 of 76 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #8 of 81 (91th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #10 of 92 (90th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #9 of 104 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #19 of 126 (86th pct) | All-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 RX 450h L placed highest in 2018 at #5 of 76, and lowest in 2022 at #19 of 126. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 28 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 28 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 28 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 28 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, start-stop | 29 | 28 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 305 | 6/10 |
What RX 450h L fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Lexus RX 450h L burns 397 to 397 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 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,650 to $2,650 a year in fuel, or $2,000 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 29 mpg the Lexus RX 450h L is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $442 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.