The Week That Was: Ford Everest, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, Jaguar XE

Ford’s big new off-roading Everest SUV came a step closer to its local launch this week, with a $54,990 starting price and key equipment details revealed.

Designed and developed principally by Ford Australia, the new Everest was first revealed as a concept nearly two years ago, before making its production-ready debut in China last year.

The new seven-seat Everest SUV will launch from $54,990 for the entry model, topping out at $76,990 (plus on-roads) for the Titanium model.

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a new name and a new look - switching to become the 2015 GLE-Class - and now, it has a price for Australian customers as well.

Prices start from $86,900 for the GLE 250d variant (up $3000 on the equivalent M-Class) and round out at $189,900 (up $7000) for the range-topping 63 S performance model; plus on-road costs.

The GLE has a new sibling in the BMW X6-rivaling GLE Coupe. Both models are available to order now and both are due to arrive in September.

the week that was.