The 2000s was a rough decade for regular gas Lexus modelsWhile Lexus did expand its regular gas-powered offerings a bit with the introduction of the RX 300 alongside the ES 300, this expansion didn't last forever. From 2000 to 2001, these were the only two 87 octane models out, with the LX 470 joining in 2002. 2003 saw the GX 470 arrive, 2004 saw the ES 300 replaced by the ES 330, and the RX 300 replaced by the RX 330. These newcomers to the scene and the LX 470 held down the ship in 2005, only for 2006 to bring with it a major shakeup. Lexus dramatically shrunk its regular gas vehicle catalogue that year, selling only the LX 470. The following model year, these options evaporated completely. In 2007, a mere few years after having four regular gas vehicles in its lineup, Lexus dropped them entirely. The brand kept with this trend through to the end of the decade, but what led to this decision? Simply put, these four vehicles were upgraded and became premium fuel models. The LX 470 became a 91 octane model in 2007, before being replaced by the LX 570 in 2008 and 2009. The ES 330 joined the premium fuel club in 2006, with the ES 350 taking it over in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The RX 330 followed a similar path in 2006, before 2007, 2008, and 2009 brought in the RX 350. As for the GX 470, it became a 91 octane vehicle from 2006 to 2009.87 octane came back into style for Lexus throughout the 2010sThough it seemed the end of regular gas-powered Lexus vehicles came during the mid-2000s, the 2010s saw them return in a big way. In 2010, the Lexus HS 250h hit the market, with the CT 200h and ES 350 joining it in 2011 in the 87 octane camp. The RX 350, previously being a premium gas-recommended ride, rejoined the regular gas lineup in 2012, with it and the aforementioned three vehicles remaining Lexus' only offerings in this category throughout 2013 and 2014. The NX 300h joined them in 2015 to complete the assortment of five Lexus vehicles intended for 87 octane that endured through 2016 and 2017.Come 2018, Lexus' standard fuel lineup changed a bit. The CT 200h was retired and the RX 350L was introduced. The following year, 2019, the UX 200 and UX 250h burst onto the scene, amounting to Lexus' most robust catalogue of 87 octane vehicles in some time. To close out the 2010s, Lexus offered the ES 300h, ES 350, NX 300h, RX 350, RX 350L, UX 200, and UX 250h to those wanting to avoid paying for premium gas in their luxury vehicles. Though the following decade hasn't completely turned its back on such rides so far, this level of selection hasn't quite endured in the 2020s.