2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid

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Rating8.2

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Midsize Hybrid Sedan
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$40,580
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Well-appointed cabin with amazing craftsmanship

The infotainment interface takes some time to get the hang of it

It gets some standard and optional feature revisions

Earns top-notch safety ratings

Sluggish acceleration for its segment

Ample rear legroom even for tall passengers

Specs & Features

$40,580

price

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

horsepower

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2015 Lexus ES 300h Sedan might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The ES 300h uses its 2.5L inline-4 engine and 245-volt hybrid system to produce 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. This gives the ES 300h a 0-60 of 7.8 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the ES 300h achieves a combined fuel economy of 40 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the ES 300h competes with the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan, the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Sedan, and the least expensive here, the Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedan. It offers a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $40,580.

Buying Advice

With just one trim on offer, the buying option comes down to the available features and packages. Additionally, we think the Luxury package is the best choice out of all the packages that add leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, power rear sunshade, and parking sensors.

Trims

    Base
    $40,580 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Nuluxe leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$55,900

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.06

Horsepower

360 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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8.17

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258 lb.-ft.

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156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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332 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

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8.12

302 hp

273 lb.-ft.

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235 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

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338 hp @ 6000 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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hybrid

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188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.1 sec13.6 sec172 mph
    4.9 sec13.4 sec155 mph
    5.2 sec--
    5.7 sec-155 mph
    6 sec13.6 sec172 mph
    6.4 sec--

    2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17.2 gal.688/670.8 mi.
      43 mpg39 mpg41 mpg17 gal.731/663 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17 gal.680/663 mi.
      41 mpg39 mpg40 mpg13.5 gal.553.5/526.5 mi.
      36 mpg40 mpg38 mpg17.2 gal.619.2/688 mi.
      29 mpg36 mpg31 mpg17.8 gal.516.2/640.8 mi.

      2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        192.7 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5 in.111 in.
        195.3 in.72.2 in.57.5 in.5.5 in.111 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        193.4 in.73.2 in.57.6 in.5.6 in.116.9 in.
        192.1 in.73 in.57.1 in.6 in.113.2 in.

        2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.1 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
          10 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.102.7 cu.ft.79 cu.ft.
          10.8 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

          2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.
            150 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.
            72 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

            2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1036 lbs.3660 lbs.
              -3828 lbs.
              1166 lbs.3913 lbs.
              1135 lbs.4129 lbs.
              925 lbs.3485 lbs.
              -3496 lbs.

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