Does the 2026 Lexus NX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$180extra a year
- Premium listed for the NX 350h FWD.
- All 15 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 350h FWD | 2.5L | Premium | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| NX 350h Premium FWD | 2.5L | Premium | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| 350 Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| NX 350h Luxury FWD | 2.5L | Premium | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 350 Luxury AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| NX 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | 2.5L | Premium | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| 450h+ Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 34 | N/A | N/A |
| 450h+ Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 34 | N/A | N/A |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Premium | 34 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus NX | NX 350h FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Acura RDX | SH-AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | Luxury FWD | Premium |
| 2026 BMW X2 | xDrive28i AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree