“The front console is not a functional or useful feature. It is very hard to store or retrieve anything from it. I miss the sun glass compartment that my 2005 had. The front doors are very difficult to open and have the stay open when exiting the car.”
2015 Lexus ES: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Lexus ES is a new standard 7-inch touchscreen and backup camera across the lineup. This is an equipment-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2015 Lexus ES
6th generation (2013-2018), third model year and the last year before the 2016 styling and tech refresh.
For 2015, Lexus positions the ES as the comfort-focused luxury sedan in its lineup: quiet, roomy, easy to drive, and more interested in smoothness than sport. Lexus repeatedly highlights its flagship-like comfort, generous rear-seat space, and calm ride, while giving shoppers a choice between a strong V6 or a high-efficiency hybrid. Against rivals, the ES stands out by blending big-sedan comfort with Lexus reliability and a very polished day-to-day driving experience.
The ES 350 is the comfort-first version, with a smooth 268-hp V6, roomy cabin and 10-way power front seats. The ES 300h emphasizes quiet, efficient commuting with its four-cylinder hybrid system and 40-mpg combined rating. A limited-run ES 350 Crafted Line adds a two-tone interior, heated and ventilated front seats, blind-spot monitoring and parking sensors while retaining the regular ES 350’s relaxed character.
What changed, by category
Tech
Lexus made its Display Audio system standard throughout the lineup, centered on a 7-inch touchscreen.
Safety
A backup camera became standard on every ES. The new ES 350 Crafted Line also bundled blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and front and rear parking sensors.
Styling
Perforated NuLuxe upholstery became standard throughout the lineup. The ES 350 Crafted Line added special two-tone interior details, while the ES 300h’s rear spoiler moved from standard equipment to optional.
2015 Lexus ES specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft | Automatic, ECVT-i | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 40 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 39 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 200 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.2 cu-ft | 12.1 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest update to the 2015 Lexus ES?
The biggest update is the standard 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen. A backup camera and perforated NuLuxe upholstery also became standard across the lineup.
Was the 2015 Lexus ES redesigned?
No, the 2015 Lexus ES was not redesigned. It remained part of the sixth generation introduced for 2013 and received equipment and trim updates instead of major styling or structural changes.
Did the 2015 Lexus ES engines change from 2014?
No, the powertrains carried over for 2015. The ES 350 retained its 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, while the ES 300h kept its 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system and continuously variable automatic transmission.
Does every 2015 Lexus ES have a backup camera?
Yes, a backup camera is standard on every 2015 Lexus ES. It displays through the standard 7-inch touchscreen.
What is the 2015 Lexus ES 350 Crafted Line?
The ES 350 Crafted Line is a limited-run special edition added for 2015. It keeps the regular ES 350’s V6 and adds a two-tone interior, heated and ventilated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors and rain-sensing wipers.
2015 Lexus ES Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Lexus ES.
4.2
2015 Lexus ES
(182 reviews)
“Very dissapointed in the lack of a smooth ride. I can feel every imperfection in the road surface. Not like my previous auto. Feels like riding in a truck!! Also, the quality of the sound system is rather muffled, making listening to talk radio stations difficult to understand. I did not expect these problems in this quality vehicle.”
“- Really like the Hybrid technology. Great MPG is very important to me.\n - Really enjoy the comforts and interior styling here\n - Very quiet ride -- very attractive for me”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2015 Lexus Es 350 Offers Flagship Style
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus 2015 300H Demonstrates Hybrid Leadership
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus Crafted Line Debut 2014 Pebble Beach Concours Delegance
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es 350 Segment Shaping
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2014 Lexus Es 300H Luxury Hybrid Sedan
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2016 Lexus Es 350 Style Luxury
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2016 Lexus Es 300H Luxury Look
- lexus.com — Models / 2015 / Lexus ES Brochure