Articles by Marcus Craft

Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, London and Cape Town and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years.

This bloke has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and has written yarns for pretty much every mag you can think of.

The former editor of 4X4 Australia magazine, Marcus is one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers.

Mitsubishi Triton Exceed dual-cab 4WD 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 02 Jul 2018

Want one of the best value-for-money 4WD dual-cab utes on the market? The Triton Exceed makes a strong case for buyer attention, especially with even sharper-priced drive-away deals now available.

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Towing: The ultimate checklist for every caravanning holiday

By Marcus Craft · 02 Jul 2018

Here's our comprehensive checklist of what to sort out before you head off.

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Skoda Kodiaq 4x4 Sportline 140TDI 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 22 Jun 2018

Seven-seater SUVs that rarely get their boots dirty are all the rage these days, and Skoda is trying to get in on some of Mazda's action with its Kodiaq. We're driving the 4x4 Sportline variant, with its sporty looks and nifty features, to see if it's worth the $60,000 sticker.

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5 things that can go wrong off-roading - and how to fix them

By Marcus Craft · 18 Jun 2018

off-roading by its very nature involves putting vehicles in unusual and sometimes precarious situations and the potential for vehicle damage is greater than say, driving to the shops.

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How to avoid a tow vehicle breakdown

By Marcus Craft · 18 Jun 2018

Here are our expert tips on tow-vehicle checks and maintenance that will help you avoid a tow vehicle breakdown.

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Ford Ranger XLS 3.2L 4x4 auto 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 15 Jun 2018

Ford's top-selling Ranger is stuck in a back-and-forth tussle with the Toyota HiLux for the number one sales spot . But in mid-spec XLS guise, is this dual-cab ute really all it's cracked up to be?

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Toyota Kluger Grande AWD 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 13 Jun 2018

It's one of the best-selling seven-seat SUVs on the market, and it now comes with a stack of new safety gear. But even so, is the Toyota Kluger really worth $70,000?

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How to safely tow a caravan

By Marcus Craft · 05 Jun 2018

Towing a caravan can be difficult – especially when you're first attempting it – but it needn't be.

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How to drive steep hills in your 4WD

By Marcus Craft · 04 Jun 2018

Some people love them, some people loathe them but steep hills are part of the off-roading landscape. Prepare yourself for them with our expert tips and you'll be able to tackle them safely every time

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Lexus LX 450d 2018 off-road review

By Marcus Craft · 29 May 2018

If your vehicular predilections tend towards the high end of upper-large SUVS, then the new diesel Lexus LX 450d - with a price-tag tickling $140,000 - might just be your cup of Da Hong Pao* tea. (Apparently the world's most expensive tea)

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