Lexus LX 570
14 MPG The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is EPA-rated at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1071 gallons, $3429 a year in fuel, or $0.229 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2008–2021 run it averages 14.3 MPG, essentially flat across 13 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 | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.321 | $3214 | $4821 | $6429 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.357 | $3571 | $5357 | $7143 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $5500 | 636 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $5500 | 636 | 1 |
| 2019 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5150 | 597 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5150 | 597 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5150 | 596 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5150 | 593 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 619 | 1 |
| 2014 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 619 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 619 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 MPG | 13 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 MPG | 12 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2009 | 14 MPG | 12 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 MPG | 12 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 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 105 standard sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Lexus LX 570 ranks 103 on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi RS Q8 (15), BMW X5 M (15), BMW X5 M Competition (15), BMW X6 M (15), BMW X6 M Competition (15).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 636 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Lexus LX 570 get?
The 2021 Lexus LX 570 is rated at 14 MPG combined by the EPA — 12 city and 16 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 14.3 MPG, ranging from 14 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Lexus LX 570 cost in fuel per year?
At 14 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1071 gallons — roughly $3429 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.229 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $5500.
Has the Lexus LX 570 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 14 MPG today against 14 in 2008 — essentially flat across 13 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Lexus LX 570 efficient for its class?
It ranks 103 of 105 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG. That is 5.8 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.