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2025Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2025 Lexus LX 700h

EPA ID: 48966
19
City MPG
20
Combined MPG
20MPG· Average
22
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2025 Lexus LX 700h achieves an EPA-estimated 20 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 19 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.4L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s10), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2025 LX 700h produces approximately 439 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this LX 700h has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,450, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $6,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypePremium
Engine3.4L 6-cyl
AspirationTurbocharged
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions439 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemEquipped
GHG Score4/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$3,450
5-Year Cost DeltaSave $6,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
20.2
Impact vs EPA
$-31
/ year
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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$900/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$26,460
49.0%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$13,125
24.3%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$14,025
26.0%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
0.7%
Total 5-Year Cost$54,010

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V094000·2026-04-09
critical
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.

Campaign #25V744000·2025-12-05
critical
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$3,450
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Save $6,500

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City19 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined20 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

87.8 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 109 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 7.3 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.