The 2027 Lexus RX is the best Lexus overall: from $57,750 with 36 mpg combined as the RX 350h, and gas, hybrid, plug-in and performance versions. The 2026 Lexus UX is the best value at $39,050 and 43 mpg combined. The ES leads for efficiency at 46 mpg combined.
Answrs VerdictThe most complete Lexus, from $57,750 with 36 mpg combined.
Price: $57,750 starting MSRP (2027 RX 350h Hybrid); RX 350 gas from $55,450Fuel economy: 37/34/36 mpg city/hwy/combined (RX 350h); 85 MPGe for the RX 450h+ plug-in hybridPower: 246 net combined horsepower (350h); 366 net combined horsepower (500h F SPORT Performance)Drivetrain: All-wheel drive on the RX 350hLineup: Gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and performance hybrid versions; 16 trims
The 2027 RX Hybrid starts at $57,750, with the RX 350 gas from $55,450. The RX 350h is rated 37/34/36 mpg city/hwy/combined with 246 net combined horsepower and all-wheel drive. The line spans 16 trims, including the 366-horsepower 500h F SPORT Performance and the 450h+ plug-in hybrid at 85 MPGe.
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Why #1 over #2: It offers gas, hybrid, plug-in and performance versions, and its 36 mpg combined beats the NX 350 gas at 24 mpg combined.
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2026 Lexus ES
Answrs VerdictA 46 mpg luxury sedan from $51,095, or electric from $48,895.
Price: $51,095 starting MSRP (ES 350h Hybrid); the all-electric ES 350e starts at $48,895Fuel economy: 46 mpg combined FWD / 44 AWD (ES 350h)Power: 244 net combined horsepower (350h); 338 total system horsepower (500e)EV range: 307 miles (ES 350e) and 276 miles (ES 500e), EPA-estimatedScreen: 14-in multimedia touchscreen
The 2026 ES is offered as a hybrid or all-electric sedan. The ES 350h starts at $51,095 with 244 net combined horsepower and 46 mpg combined (FWD). The ES 350e starts at $48,895 with a 307-mile EPA-estimated range, and the 338-horsepower ES 500e is rated at 276 miles.
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Why #2 over #3: Its 46 mpg combined beats the UX at 43 mpg combined, and it comes as a hybrid or an EV.
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2026 Lexus NX
Answrs VerdictA 39 mpg hybrid luxury crossover from $46,570.
Price: $47,420 starting MSRP (2026 NX gas); NX 350h Hybrid from $46,570Fuel economy: 41/37/39 mpg city/hwy/combined (NX Hybrid); 24 mpg combined (NX 350 gas)Power: 275 horsepower (NX 350 gas); 0-60 mph in 6.6 secondsPlug-in: NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated all-electric rating of 37 milesNext year: The refreshed 2027 NX is arriving Winter 2026
The 2026 NX starts at $47,420 for the gas NX 350 (275 horsepower, 6.6 seconds 0-60 mph); the NX 350h Hybrid starts at $46,570 and is rated 41/37/39 mpg city/hwy/combined. The NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid has a manufacturer-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving. Lexus lists the refreshed 2027 NX as arriving Winter 2026.
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Why #3 over #4: It adds a plug-in hybrid with 37 miles of electric driving, which the UX at 43 mpg combined does not offer.
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2026 Lexus UX
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest Lexus here, from $39,050.
The 2026 UX 300h is the lowest-priced Lexus at $39,050. It is rated 43 mpg combined, with 196 net combined horsepower and 5 seats.
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Why #4 over #5: Its $39,050 start is below the TX at $58,490.
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2026 Lexus TX
Answrs VerdictThe Lexus three-row, from $58,490.
Price: $58,490 starting MSRP (TX 350); TX 500h F SPORT Performance from $72,010Seating: 7 seats on TX 350; 6 seats on the TX 500hFuel economy: 23 mpg combined (TX 350); 27 mpg combined (TX 500h)Power: 275 horsepower (TX 350); 366 net combined horsepower (TX 500h)Towing: Up to 5,000 lb
The 2026 TX is the three-row Lexus. The TX 350 starts at $58,490 with 7 seats, 275 horsepower and 23 mpg combined; the TX 500h F SPORT Performance starts at $72,010 with 6 seats, 366 net combined horsepower and 27 mpg combined. Towing is up to 5,000 lb.
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Why #5 over #6: Its $58,490 start is below the GX at $69,085, with 7 seats.
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2027 Lexus GX
Answrs VerdictThe rugged Lexus, from $69,085.
Price: $69,085 starting MSRP (2027 GX 550 Premium); Luxury+ trim $85,600Power: 349-horsepower twin-turbo V6Fuel economy: 15/21/17 mpg city/hwy/combinedSeating: Up to 7 seatsDrivetrain: Full-time 4WD; Overtrail trim adds 33-inch all-terrain tires
The 2027 GX 550 starts at $69,085 (Luxury+ at $85,600) with a 349-horsepower twin-turbo V6, full-time 4WD and up to 7 seats, rated 15/21/17 mpg city/hwy/combined. The Overtrail trim adds 33-inch all-terrain tires.
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Why #6 over #7: Its $69,085 start is far below the LX at $109,050.
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2027 Lexus IS
Answrs VerdictA 311-horsepower sport sedan from $47,545.
Price: $47,545 starting MSRP (2027 IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD); AWD from $49,545Power: 311 horsepower from a 3.5-liter V6Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds (RWD)Fuel economy: 22 mpg combinedDrivetrain: Rear- or all-wheel drive
The 2027 IS 350 F SPORT Design starts at $47,545 in rear-wheel drive (AWD from $49,545). Its 3.5-liter V6 makes 311 horsepower and does 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds (RWD), with 22 mpg combined.
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Why #7 over #8: Its $47,545 start is below the TX at $58,490.
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2026 Lexus RZ
Answrs VerdictAn electric Lexus from $47,395.
Price: $47,395 starting MSRP (2026 RZ 350e)Range: 264-301 miles manufacturer-estimated, depending on trim and wheelsPower: 221-308 total system horsepower; RZ 550e F SPORT AWD makes 402 and does 0-60 mph in 4.1 secondsDrivetrain: Front- or all-wheel drive
The 2026 RZ starts at $47,395 for the RZ 350e. Lexus lists 264-301 miles of manufacturer-estimated range and 221-308 total system horsepower; the RZ 550e F SPORT AWD makes 402 horsepower and does 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
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Why #8 over #9: Its $47,395 start is below the TZ at $64,050.
The 2027 LX 600 starts at $109,050 with a 409-horsepower twin-turbo V6, 7 seats, 19 mpg combined and 8,000 pounds of towing. The LX 700h hybrid makes 457 net combined horsepower from $121,850.
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Why #9 over #10: Its 457 net combined horsepower beats the TZ at 308 total system horsepower.
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2027 Lexus TZ
Answrs VerdictThe three-row EV, from $64,050.
Price: $64,050 starting MSRP (2027 TZ 450e Premium)Availability: Premium available late 2026; Luxury arriving early 2027Range: 253 miles (Premium) / 315 miles (Premium Touring), manufacturer-estimatedPower: 308 total system horsepower with DIRECT4 all-wheel driveCargo: Up to 91.5 cubic feet
The 2027 TZ is the three-row all-electric Lexus SUV, from $64,050 with 308 total system horsepower and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive. Lexus lists 253 miles (Premium) and 315 miles (Premium Touring) of manufacturer-estimated range and up to 91.5 cubic feet of cargo. Premium is available late 2026 and Luxury arrives early 2027.
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How we ranked these
We ranked every model on the current US Lexus lineup on lexus.com by breadth of powertrains, fuel economy or EV range, and each model’s published starting price. Model years differ (2026 and 2027). Lexus lists the LC as retired, so it is not ranked. For the wider field see our Top 10 Luxury SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-suvs-2027/, Top 10 Luxury Sedans at /cars/best-luxury-sedans-2027/, Top 10 Luxury Hybrid SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-hybrid-suvs-2027/ and Top 10 Luxury EVs at /cars/best-luxury-evs-2027/. For used NX buyers see Best Lexus NX Model Years at /cars/best-lexus-nx-model-years-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best Lexus in 2027?
The 2027 Lexus RX, from $57,750 for the RX 350h Hybrid at 36 mpg combined, with gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and performance hybrid versions.
What is the cheapest Lexus?
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h Hybrid at $39,050, rated 43 mpg combined.
Which Lexus models are all-electric?
The ES 350e (307 miles) and ES 500e (276 miles), the 2026 RZ (264-301 miles) and the 2027 TZ, available late 2026.
Which Lexus gets the best gas mileage?
The ES 350h is listed at 46 mpg combined FWD, ahead of the UX 300h at 43 mpg combined.
Starting price (USD) as published on lexus.com at a glance
2026 Lexus UX$39,050
2026 Lexus RZ$47,395
2026 Lexus NX$47,420
2027 Lexus IS$47,545
2026 Lexus ES$51,095
2027 Lexus RX$57,750
2026 Lexus TX$58,490
2027 Lexus TZ$64,050
2027 Lexus GX$69,085
2027 Lexus LX$109,050
Starting price (USD) as published on lexus.com, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
