Lexus models ranked by fuel economy, 2026

16 Lexus models are rated for model year 2026. Their best combined ratings run from 17 to 127, with a median of 24.5. Lexus ES Electric leads at 127; Lexus GX is last at 17.

The leader gets 7.5 times the combined rating of the model at the bottom, a spread of 110.

The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Lexus RZ, 2nd: the next model, Lexus ES Hybrid, is 80 lower.

On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Lexus ES Electric is lowest at $600 and Lexus GX highest at $4,850; the median is $3,350.

By vehicle class: Small SUVs (5), Standard SUVs (5), Midsize cars (3), Compact cars (2), 1 more with 1 models in all.

By powertrain: Gasoline (8), Hybrid (6), Electric (2).

MPGe is used for electric models: it is the electric equivalent of MPG, so the figures are comparable as energy efficiency.

Best combined rating of the most efficient Lexus models for model year 2026.

All 16 models ranked

Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).

Lexus models ranked by combined rating, model year 2026
Rank	Model	Vehicle class	Powertrain	Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost	CO2 g/mile	Versions
1	Lexus ES Electric	Midsize cars	Electric	127	$600	0	4
2	Lexus RZ	Small SUVs	Electric	126	$600	0	6
3	Lexus ES Hybrid	Midsize cars	Hybrid	46	$1,800	191	2
4	Lexus UX Hybrid	Compact cars	Hybrid	43	$1,550	204	4
5	Lexus NX Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	40	$2,050	220	2
6	Lexus RX Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	36	$2,300	244	2
7	Lexus TX Hybrid	Standard SUVs	Hybrid	27	$3,050	322	1
8	Lexus RX	Small SUVs	Gasoline	25	$3,300	354	2
9	Lexus NX	Small SUVs	Gasoline	24	$3,400	370	2
10	Lexus TX	Standard SUVs	Gasoline	23	$3,550	387	2
11	Lexus IS	Compact cars	Gasoline	22	$3,750	408	2
12	Lexus LS	Midsize cars	Gasoline	21	$3,900	434	1
13	Lexus LX Hybrid	Standard SUVs	Hybrid	20	$4,100	439	1
14	Lexus LX	Standard SUVs	Gasoline	19	$4,350	477	1
15	Lexus LC	Minicompact cars	Gasoline	18	$4,550	489	2
16	Lexus GX	Standard SUVs	Gasoline	17	$4,850	505	1

Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.