2011 Lexus GX 460: MPG and fuel economy

This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2011 Lexus GX 460. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2011 Lexus GX 460. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

How the 2011 Lexus GX 460 compares

The 2011 Lexus GX 460 returns 17 combined MPG. Cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year average 18.7 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 9%.

The most efficient car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2011 model year is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD at 29 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Lexus GX 460 alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2011 model year (across all classes) returns 20.8 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2011 model year is on its own page.

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for premium gasoline, which is $4.61/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 882.4 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Year-over-year MPG for the Lexus GX 460

The EPA has rated the Lexus GX 460 across 14 model years, from 2010 Lexus GX 460 through 2023 Lexus GX 460. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run, hovering close to 16 MPG.

Compare against other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD for 2011

If you are cross-shopping the 2011 Lexus GX 460, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD leads this group at 29 MPG, 12 MPG ahead of the 2011 Lexus GX 460.

Specifications

The 2011 Lexus GX 460 runs a 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s6), sending power through 4-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Engine

4.6L 8-cylinder

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Fuel type

Premium

Annual petroleum use

17.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2011 Lexus GX 460

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2011 Lexus GX 460.

• Is the 2011 Lexus GX 460 fuel efficient?

  It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2011 Lexus GX 460 returns 17 combined MPG, and the average car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the same model year sits at 18.7 MPG.
• What MPG does the 2011 Lexus GX 460 get?

  The EPA rates the 2011 Lexus GX 460 at 17 combined MPG, 15 MPG in city driving, and 20 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
• How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Lexus GX 460 per year?

  The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $4,050 for the 2011 Lexus GX 460. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
• Does the 2011 Lexus GX 460 require premium gas?

  Yes. The EPA lists the 2011 Lexus GX 460 as requiring premium gasoline. Running it on regular can reduce performance and may affect engine warranties, so it is not a recommended way to save at the pump.
• Has the Lexus GX 460 become more fuel efficient over time?

  Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (2010 Lexus GX 460, 17 MPG) and most recent (2023 Lexus GX 460, 16 MPG) versions sit in the same range.
• How much CO₂ does the 2011 Lexus GX 460 emit?

  Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 523 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,841 kilograms of CO₂.
• What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2011 Lexus GX 460?

  City driving returns 15 MPG and highway driving returns 20 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns.
• What engine is in the 2011 Lexus GX 460?

  The 2011 Lexus GX 460 has a 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine.
• What transmission and drivetrain does the 2011 Lexus GX 460 have?

  The 2011 Lexus GX 460 comes with a automatic (s6) transmission and 4-wheel drive.
• How does the 2011 Lexus GX 460 compare to the best car in its class?

  The most efficient car in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2011 model year is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD at 29 combined MPG. The Lexus GX 460 returns 17 MPG, a gap of 12 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.