2015 Lexus ES300h.
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2015 Lexus ES Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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What if you drove a hybrid and it felt completely normal? What if the vehicle seemed just like any other vehicle, but got much better mileage? If you have ever asked yourself that question, you can find the answer in the 2015 Lexus ES 300h. This is a hybrid that comes with no compromise in ride quality or driving pleasure. In fact, it's so quiet and so smooth it may spoil regular cars for you forever. You’ve been warned.
Incredibly, this is the sixth generation of the ES from Lexus. In a fun twist of fate, the 2015 ES 300h generates 156 hp from its 2.5-liter engine — the same amount the 1989 ES 250 did. These days, that power is made by a 4-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine instead of the V6 Lexus used back in the ’80s. Lexus mates an electric motor to this 4-cylinder gasoline engine, with both driving the front wheels. Together the pair provide 200 hp but it feels like more since the electric motor provides instant torque. Lexus uses a gearless continuously variable transmission (CVT) in the 2015 ES 300h, techonology that has since been adopted by many of this hybrid’s competitors.
Driving the 2015 ES 300h is a study in normality. The vehicle accelerates to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds — a completely ordinary statistic for a premium sedan. The only thing most drivers notice about the ES 300h is that it is quieter than most sedans in its class. In fact, when stopped, or when the vehicle is using its electric drive, the ES 300h is completely silent. Like all ES models, the ES 300h handles well. Steering is direct, and bumps are tackled with almost comic ease.
Since the 2015 Lexus ES 300h is a hybrid, we need to get some numbers out of the way. First, the ES 300h uses regular unleaded and earns an EPA estimated rating of 40 mpg city/39 highway/40 combined. For a large sedan, these numbers are very impressive. One added benefit of the excellent fuel economy is that the ES 300h can go just under 700 miles on a full tank of gas.
Additionally, the EPA says that, compared to a typical sedan this size, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h will save its owner $3,250 over the first 5 years of ownership. That's almost exactly the added cost of this vehicle compared to its sibling, the ES 350 (which has a gasoline engine only). It's easy to see how the ES 300h puts its owner ahead financially.
More impressive is the environmental successes of the ES 300h. At only 223 grams of CO2 per mile, it has some of the lowest emissions of a vehicle its size. To beat its CO2 rating, one needs to select a vehicle that plugs in and uses supplemental electricity. Even then, that electricity has a carbon footprint.
A bare-bones Lexus ES300h includes a lot of what many cars add as options. For example, a power moonroof, smart key and push-button entry, LED lighting, a backup camera, power seats, and HD Radio with traffic and weather. The standard seats are perforated NuLuxe, which mimics the benefits of leather without having to involve a cow, something a many green-car buyers appreciate.
Choosing an ES 300h with the Premium Package adds memory seating, bamboo wood trim, tilt and telescope steering, and keyless entry. Lexus offers three other packages called the Navigation/Premium Audio Package, Luxury Package, and Ultra Luxury Package.
Since this is a Lexus, the 2015 ES 300h also comes with some intangibles. Lexus has repeatedly topped reliability and quality rankings, and Lexus dealerships offer an ownership experience that can be matched, but not beaten. Finally, this vehicle will also have a potentially higher resale value than similar cars from Infiniti, Mercedes, Acura, and BMW (according to NADA).
There is no question that the ES 300h will be on the short list of green premium sedans. However, the 2015 Lexus ES 300h may also be a car worth considering for any midsize or large premium car shopper. The excellent cost of ownership and green credentials are just a bonus with the ES 300h.
User reviews for 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid
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by Phillip G
May 24, 2024
Cost is a little high. A Toyota will be cheaper May 24, 2024
by Al S
Oct 12, 2021
This car exceeded expectations in the quality of the ride and gas economy for the mid size luxury class. Toyota continues to deliver a quality hybrid since the introduction of its Camry hybrid in 2007. They continue to improve their gas/ electric offerings in terms of high quality, reliability and technology, especially if you are ready to go fully electric yet.Oct 12, 2021
by Daniel C
Sep 26, 2021
Best luxury sedan improved by the hybrid system for extra power, best braking and winter handling plus incredibly low gas consumption. Sep 26, 2021
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by Phillip G
May 24, 2024
Cost is a little high. A Toyota will be cheaper May 24, 2024
by Al S
Oct 12, 2021
This car exceeded expectations in the quality of the ride and gas economy for the mid size luxury class. Toyota continues to deliver a quality hybrid since the introduction of its Camry hybrid in 2007. They continue to improve their gas/ electric offerings in terms of high quality, reliability and technology, especially if you are ready to go fully electric yet.Oct 12, 2021
by Daniel C
Sep 26, 2021
Best luxury sedan improved by the hybrid system for extra power, best braking and winter handling plus incredibly low gas consumption. Sep 26, 2021
by Mike S
Nov 12, 2020
Compared to my current car this hybrid is more powerful
and yet reliable. Add on much greater safety tech like blind spot monitoring and LED headlamps and you have a winning package.
Leather seating and wooden inserts on the steering wheel is icing on the cake.
This is a refined product from a proven leader in reliable automobiles.
Nov 12, 2020
by ernest b
Oct 30, 2020
It appears to be a good deal but if you research hybrid you would suddenly realize that the battery needs to be well maintenance and in fact after a hundred thousand miles Desales go bad and now without the maintenance regular maintenance 100,000 miles you will be needing another battery and normally the batteries for the hybird or around $10,000Oct 30, 2020
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Maintenance/ LEXUS ES 300h
At what mileage will 2015 LEXUS ES 300h have engine, transmission, water pump problems? my car has 34,670 miles
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2015 es300h a program cannot be read, consult a dealer.
Hello my gps was glitchy for a few days. I unplugged the car battery, it was ok for a few hours and then it said a program cannot be read please consult a dealer. I paid 180$ For a Lexus diagnostic and they said the hard drive is corrupted and needs to be replaced. They are asking 2300$. Do I have any other options?
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2015 Lexus ES Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
N/APrice range
$15,665 to $16,430Average price on CG
$16,077YoY price change
$15,944 to $16,077Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 141 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 105 · Electric Motor Torque: 199 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 156 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 156 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse