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.

How to drive through ruts with your 4x4

By Marcus Craft · 24 May 2018

Ruts, wheel tracks and wash-outs can be tricky; they can be shallow and easy to drive, or they can be deep and dangerous. But here are a few tips to help you get through them, no worries.

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Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity 2018 motorhome review

By Marcus Craft · 02 May 2018

With a pop-top roof bed and smooth ride and handling, is the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity your cushy gateway to adventure?

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Isuzu MU-X LS-M 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

While it lacks the more premium feel of the upper grades, LS-U and LS-T, it more than holds its own as an entry-level seven-seater SUV.

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Isuzu MU-X LS-U 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

The LS-U is the mid-spec MU-X and costs $45,200 (in auto 4x2 guise), $50,400 (in manual 4x4) and $52,500 (in auto 4x4).

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Isuzu MU-X LS-T 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

The LS-T is the top-spec MU-X and costs $48,900 (in auto 4x2 guise) and $56,200 (in auto 4x4).

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Isuzu D-Max 2018 review

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

With new safety features as standard and extended service intervals, is the new D-Max finally capable of putting serious pressure on the ute market leaders?

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Isuzu D-Max LS-T 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

The LS-T, the top-spec D-Max, is available as auto only in a 4x2 crew cab ute ($46,900) or 4x4 crew cab ute guise ($54,700).

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Isuzu D-Max LS-U 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

The LS-U, the last call before you reach the top-spec LS-T.

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Isuzu D-Max LS-M 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

LS-M is the most basic MU-X. While it lacks the more premium feel of the upper grades, LS-U and LS-T, it more than holds its own as an entry-level seven-seater SUV.

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Isuzu D-Max SX 2018 review: snapshot

By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2018

The entry-level D-Max, the SX, is available in several different body styles and with a choice of manual gearbox or auto transmission.

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