2015
Lexus ES 300h

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Notable features

Backup camera now standard
New Crafted Line special edition
ES 300h hybrid version available
Front-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Exterior styling
Interior design
Bright instruments
No touch-sensitive panels
Works with internet radio, apps

The bad

Remote Touch interface
Leather upholstery not standard
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Expert 2015 Lexus ES 300h review

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Vehicle Overview

The Lexus ES 350 luxury sedan comes with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It’s also offered as a hybrid in the form of the ES 300h. The ES competes with the Hyundai Azera and Lincoln MKZ.
New for 2015
A backup camera is now standard, and a new multimedia system and the subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote smartphone app are now available. The Lexus Enform App Suite now uses iHeartRadio 4.0 and adds the Slacker app.

Building upon the ES 350 is a Crafted Line special edition. Limited to 1,500 units, the car is finished in white with black exterior trim. Inside, the cabin gets two-tone upholstery. Lexus also includes a two-piece Tumi duffel bag set.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • Lexus’ signature spindle grille
  • Subtle trunk lid spoiler for hybrid
  • 17-inch alloy wheels; 18-inch wheels available
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Dual exhaust tips (ES 350)
  • Fog lights
  • Power moonroof
  • Available power trunk lid

Interior Highlights

  • Imitation leather upholstery; real leather available
  • Power front seats
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • CD stereo with MP3 jack and USB port; premium audio available
  • Available wood trim steering wheel
  • Available heated steering wheel
  • Available power rear sunshade
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood

  • 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine (ES 350)
  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack that makes 200 hp total (ES 300h)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission (ES 350)
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (ES 300h)
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • 10 airbags
  • Safety Connect emergency communication system with one-year trial subscription
  • Backup camera
  • Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Available lane departure warning
  • Available precollision system

 

2015 Lexus ES 300h review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Lexus ES 350 luxury sedan comes with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. It’s also offered as a hybrid in the form of the ES 300h. The ES competes with the Hyundai Azera and Lincoln MKZ.
New for 2015
A backup camera is now standard, and a new multimedia system and the subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote smartphone app are now available. The Lexus Enform App Suite now uses iHeartRadio 4.0 and adds the Slacker app.

Building upon the ES 350 is a Crafted Line special edition. Limited to 1,500 units, the car is finished in white with black exterior trim. Inside, the cabin gets two-tone upholstery. Lexus also includes a two-piece Tumi duffel bag set.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights

  • Lexus’ signature spindle grille
  • Subtle trunk lid spoiler for hybrid
  • 17-inch alloy wheels; 18-inch wheels available
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED taillights
  • Dual exhaust tips (ES 350)
  • Fog lights
  • Power moonroof
  • Available power trunk lid

Interior Highlights

  • Imitation leather upholstery; real leather available
  • Power front seats
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • CD stereo with MP3 jack and USB port; premium audio available
  • Available wood trim steering wheel
  • Available heated steering wheel
  • Available power rear sunshade
  • Available navigation system

Under the Hood

  • 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine (ES 350)
  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric motors and a high-voltage battery pack that makes 200 hp total (ES 300h)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission (ES 350)
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (ES 300h)
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • 10 airbags
  • Safety Connect emergency communication system with one-year trial subscription
  • Backup camera
  • Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Available lane departure warning
  • Available precollision system

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Lexus ES 300h base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.3
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By John 316 from Mint Hill NC
    Owns this car
    March 5, 2021

    Luxury Edition and gas mileage exceeds expectation

    The car is spacious, easy to operate, comfortable, gas saving, and stylish! The car is clean and drives like a dream. We very much encourage anyone considering Hybrid to check this model out.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By NLKR from Ashburn, VA
    Owns this car
    November 22, 2019

    Gas mileage not as advertised

    I only get around 30 mpg even in eco mode... I looked at the miles driven and the gas filled to calculate the mileage... it only gives around 30. I did these calculations for over 3 months. If you look at the lexus provided bars in the screen, it shows higher than 30 mpg... DO NOT TRUST THOSE MPG BARS... THEY SEEM TO BE RIGGED. Check your mileage readings and gas filled to estimate the true mileage you are getting. I went to the POHANKA LEXUS dealer in VA and they did a test run on a highway for 30 min making sure to get close to 40 mpg on the mileage bars and told me that there is nothing wrong... That test itself is LAUGHABLE AND RIGGED to say the least... This will be my last lexus.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By My Baby from Escondido , CA
    Owns this car
    April 13, 2019

    The most reliable car I ever own it.

    This car met all of my needs. It has plenty of legroom in the front and in back. The ride is like a boat. It has 40 mpg on regular gas. When you need with both gas and electric engines together accelerates like a big V-6 engine.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JeffGB from Seattle
    Owns this car
    April 7, 2019

    Best decision ever made with this car.

    We had an IS250 and were going to trade it in for the newer model but saw and drove the ES300h and after weighing everything we spent a little more money and went with gas milage instaed of sport. Can`t complain about the 42 to 45 miles per gallon we are getting !!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By CAD Stud from Livermore, CA
    Owns this car
    February 24, 2019

    Luxury, Style and Economy

    Luxury, Style and Economy. We bought this car brand new off the showroom floor. We chose it for the luxury and great fuel economy but also loved the new color, Atomic Silver. This car is loaded with high-tech features like speed sensitive wipers and fuel usage monitors. It's also very comfy, with heated and cooled seats. There's plenty of head and leg room, and the power seats are well contoured to your body.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jen from Cookeville TN
    Owns this car
    December 6, 2018

    Love it so far!

    Have only owned for a short time but so far I?m really liking it. I?m average 40+ miles per gallon. Love the interior design, but haven?t figured out all the buttons yet. I drove a Cadillac for 9 years before this. I hope this one is as good a car as it was.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By ES fan from Howard Ohio
    Owns this car
    June 12, 2018

    ES 300H great car for the money

    The ES 300H is well worth the money and great on gas. Nice luxuary interior and smooth driving experience. This is the second ES we owned and hope it goes 220000 miles wirh no issues like our other one did.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By lily's mom from highland park, nj
    Owns this car
    June 10, 2018

    love it

    great gas mileage, comfortable and beautiful inside and out. dealer experience(lexus of edison nj) was far better than anticipated, and car lives up to our expectations in all ways.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jcook from Carmel, Indiana
    Owns this car
    April 21, 2018

    Reliable, economical, comfortable, and safe

    Our used 2014 Lexus ES 300h is reliable, economical, and comfortable. It has a number of safety features that our family depends on as we drive. The cost of our car was lower than we expected, compared with other mid-sized cars with fewer features and less- well-rated dependability. Though initially we were not looking for a "luxury" car, we are glad we bought the Lexus.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Allan from Sacramento
    Owns this car
    April 11, 2018

    Love my Lexus

    It?s nice and quiet. Very good looking and quality that rival much higher end manufacture. I owned and drive a Mercedes E500 daily. It is very spacious and comfortable for long distance drive. Best of all is the high mpg!! Love this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By LEXUSGUY from LOS ANGELES
    Owns this car
    March 23, 2018

    GREAT ON GAS AND NO ISSUES!

    THE Car great you can put so many miles on it and it will still run like new.Great on gas and Handling and looks.Performance wise not the best but its more than enough.Great confirm and great transmission you don't feel it shift.Comfort is definitely the best
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jen from Carmel, IN
    Test drove this car
    October 21, 2017

    Very comfortable ride and easy to drive

    Impressed with the test drive, in the process of buying it now. Hoping for a longterm relationship with this car with the Lexus/Toyota reliability.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2015 Lexus ES 300h is available in 1 trim level:

  • Hybrid (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2015 Lexus ES 300h offers up to 40 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2015 Lexus ES 300h reliable?

The 2015 Lexus ES 300h has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Lexus ES 300h owners.

Is the 2015 Lexus ES 300h a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Lexus ES 300h. 95.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.9
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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