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Does the 2021 Lexus GX need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$450extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Convertibles100%Coupes93%Sedans60%Wagons60%SUVs50%Hatchbacks15%Trucks8%Minivans0%
288 models (2021). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2021 Lexus GX: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
460 AWD4.6L 8cylPremium16$2,400$2,850
GX 460 Premium 4WD4.6LPremium16$2,400$2,850
460 Luxury AWD4.6L 8cylPremium16$2,400$2,850

Rivals

2021 Lexus GX and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2021 Lexus GX460 AWDPremium
2021 GMC Yukon XLSLE RWDRegular
2021 Land Rover DiscoveryP300 S 4WDPremium
2021 Audi SQ5Premium AWDPremium
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 RWDPremium
2021 Porsche MacanAWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked