Lexus LX 470
13 MPG The 2007 Lexus LX 470 is EPA-rated at 13 MPG combined (12 city / 15 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1154 gallons, $3692 a year in fuel, or $0.246 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1998–2007 run it averages 13 MPG, essentially flat across 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.231 | $2308 | $3462 | $4615 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.246 | $2462 | $3692 | $4923 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.269 | $2692 | $4038 | $5385 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.308 | $3077 | $4615 | $6154 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.346 | $3462 | $5192 | $6923 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.385 | $3846 | $5769 | $7692 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $5950 | 684 | 1 |
| 2006 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2003 | 13 MPG | 12 | 16 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2002 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 MPG | 12 | 15 | $4800 | 684 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Lexus LX 470 ranks 94 on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD (14), Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD (14), GMC Yukon XL 1500 AWD (14), Infiniti FX45 AWD (14), Land Rover LR3 (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 684 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lexus LX 470 get?
The 2007 Lexus LX 470 is rated at 13 MPG combined by the EPA — 12 city and 15 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 13 MPG, ranging from 13 to 13 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lexus LX 470 cost in fuel per year?
At 13 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1154 gallons — roughly $3692 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.246 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2007 model is $5950.
Has the Lexus LX 470 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 13 MPG today against 13 in 1998 — essentially flat across 10 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Lexus LX 470 efficient for its class?
It ranks 94 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.5 MPG. That is 5.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.