2005 Lexus Models
Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the compact cars class in 2005 goes to the Lexus Is 300 with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Lexus Is 300
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Large Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the large cars class in 2005 goes to the Lexus LS 430 with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Lexus LS 430
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the midsize cars class in 2005 goes to the Lexus ES 330 with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 14% better than the worst in class Lexus, the GS 300 / GS 430.
- Lexus ES 330
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 3.3L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus GS 300 / GS 430
- 21 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Minicompact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the minicompact cars class in 2005 goes to the Lexus SC 430 with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Lexus SC 430
- 20 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 2wd class in 2005 goes to the Lexus RX 330 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 22 miles per gallon. Though this is guaranteed, as it is the only vehicle in this category.
- Lexus RX 330 2WD
- 22 MPG (Automatic - 3.3L - 6 Cylinder)
Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
The title for most fuel efficient Lexus in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 4wd class in 2005 goes to the Lexus RX 330 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 21 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 50% better than the worst in class Lexus, the LX 470.
- Lexus RX 330 4WD
- 21 MPG (Automatic - 3.3L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus LX 470
- 14 MPG (Automatic - 4.7L - 8 Cylinder)