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Lexus · model year 2026
2026 Lexus UX 300h AWD
Compact · All-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 10 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #10 of 86 - 36 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #36 of 289 - 35 Lexus cars
Every model year, newest first #35 of 767 - 668 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #668 of 1,172 - 23 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #23 of 1,362 - 75 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #75 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient compact cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h AWD is a compact gasoline hybrid car with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 42 MPG combined, with 44 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $1,600. The powertrain uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Good to know
- 42 MPG combined EPA rating
- 44 MPG city rating
- All-wheel drive
- Gasoline hybrid powertrain
- Automatic transmission
Watch for
- 40 MPG highway rating is lower than the city figure
- Annual EPA fuel cost is $1,600
- Tailpipe CO2 is 209 grams per mile
- Uses gasoline rather than an electric-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact all-wheel-drive hybrid City and mixed-route commuters
Choose the UX 300h AWD if a compact Lexus with hybrid fuel use and all-wheel drive matches your daily routes. Its 42 MPG combined rating keeps fuel use in focus, while the $1,600 EPA annual estimate gives you a clear yearly budget starting point. City driving is rated at 44 MPG, with highway travel at 40 MPG. This is a gasoline hybrid rather than a fully electric car, and its 209 grams-per-mile tailpipe figure is part of the ownership picture.
What it is
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h AWD is a compact car with a gasoline hybrid powertrain. It sends power through all-wheel drive and an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine supplies the powertrain. Its defining figure is 42 MPG combined.
The numbers
The EPA rates it at 44 MPG in city driving and 40 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 42 MPG.
That split favors stop-and-go trips slightly over highway travel. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 209 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $1,600. The estimate reflects the car's 42 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type.
Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the fuel price where you live.
How it compares
The UX 300h AWD belongs in the compact-car and hybrid groups. Its EPA class is Compact Cars, with a 42 MPG combined rating.
The model is a Lexus in the UX family.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a compact body, gasoline-hybrid efficiency and all-wheel drive in one vehicle.
Its city rating is higher than its highway rating, so the EPA figures lean toward urban and mixed driving rather than long highway runs.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a 40 MPG highway rating, below the 44 MPG city figure. The car still uses gasoline, and its listed tailpipe output is 209 grams of CO2 per mile.
The compact format may suit easier maneuvering, while the figures do not describe an electric-only range.
Verdict
Choose the UX 300h AWD if a compact Lexus with hybrid fuel use and all-wheel drive matches your daily routes. Its 42 MPG combined rating keeps fuel use in focus, while the $1,600 EPA annual estimate gives you a clear yearly budget starting point. City driving is rated at 44 MPG, with highway travel at 40 MPG. This is a gasoline hybrid rather than a fully electric car, and its 209 grams-per-mile tailpipe figure is part of the ownership picture.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 42 MPG
- City MPG
- 44 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 40 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 209 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Lexus UX 300h AWD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 42 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The EPA rates it at 44 MPG city and 40 MPG highway.
What is its annual fuel cost?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,600.
Is the UX 300h AWD a hybrid?
Yes. It is a gasoline hybrid with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Does it have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The UX 300h AWD uses all-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
It has an automatic AV-S6 transmission.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Its listed tailpipe output is 209 grams of CO2 per mile.
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