Lexus LS Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Lexus LS as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lexus LS is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Lexus LS Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lexus LS Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Lexus LS?
The EPA classifies the Lexus LS as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Lexus LS considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Lexus LS is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.