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Lexus · model year 2026
2026 Lexus UX 300h
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 09 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #9 of 86 - 34 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #34 of 289 - 32 Lexus cars
Every model year, newest first #32 of 767 - 665 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #665 of 1,172 - 66 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #66 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient compact cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h is a compact gasoline-electric car with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 43 MPG combined, with 45 MPG city and 41 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,550. A variable-ratio automatic transmission and 204 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile round out the key numbers.
Good to know
- 43 MPG combined EPA rating
- 45 MPG city rating
- Hybrid powertrain with gasoline fuel
- Front-wheel-drive compact car
- EPA annual fuel cost of $1,550
Watch for
- Highway rating drops to 41 MPG
- Tailpipe CO2 is 204 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers focused on compact hybrid fuel economy City and stop-and-go commuters Buyers budgeting around EPA fuel costs
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h is a compact hybrid for drivers who want a clear fuel-economy target rather than a larger vehicle or a different drive layout. Its 43 MPG combined rating, 45 MPG city figure, and 41 MPG highway figure show how use changes the result. EPA's $1,550 yearly fuel estimate gives the running-cost baseline. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and variable-ratio automatic transmission complete a straightforward gasoline hybrid setup.
What it is
The UX 300h is a 2026 Lexus compact car and hybrid. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, gasoline fuel, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 43 MPG combined. The rating is 45 MPG in city driving and 41 MPG on the highway, so stop-and-go trips are rated slightly more efficiently than steady highway travel.
The UX 300h produces 204 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $1,550. That figure reflects the car's 43 MPG combined rating and gives a straightforward annual gasoline budget.
How it compares
The UX 300h belongs to the EPA compact-car class and uses a hybrid powertrain. You can place its 43 MPG combined figure beside other fuel-efficient compact cars and hybrid cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a compact body, front-wheel-drive layout, and hybrid fuel economy without leaving gasoline behind. Its city rating favors urban and stop-and-go routes.
Trade-offs
The 45 MPG city rating is higher than the 41 MPG highway rating, so long highway trips are not where this car posts its strongest EPA number. It is also front-wheel drive rather than another drive layout.
Verdict
The UX 300h centers its case on predictable fuel use in a compact package. Its 43 MPG combined result and $1,550 EPA annual fuel estimate make operating cost easy to frame for a year of driving. City commuters get the strongest rating at 45 MPG, while highway use is rated at 41 MPG. Choose it when those figures, a gasoline hybrid system, and front-wheel drive match your routine.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 43 MPG
- City MPG
- 45 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 204 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Lexus UX 300h's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 43 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 45 MPG in city driving and 41 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,550.
Is the UX 300h a hybrid?
Yes. It is a gasoline hybrid with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Does it use front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive system is front-wheel drive.
What type of transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 204 grams per mile.
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