Articles by Marcus Craft
31 January 2022 by Marcus Craft
The Pro-4X Warrior is the new top dog in the Nissan Navara line-up. It’s a hard-core 4WD collaboration between Nissan Australia and Melbourne -based vehicle engineering company, Premcar and, as such, has undergone conversion work and added a stack of adventure-ready accessories – more than $9000...Read more
19 January 2022 by Marcus Craft
The Land Rover Discovery is a bit of a classic with 4WDers – and while it’s never attracted a massive and passionate fanbase like its hard-core stablemate, the Defender, it’s done okay for itself. There used to be a clear distinction between the Discovery and the Defender. The Discovery was always...Read more
4 January 2022 by Marcus Craft
The D-Max X-Terrain is the top-spec variant in Isuzu’s ute range and, as part of a refresh for the entire D-Max range for 2022, this ute has had a few updates. The new X-Terrain, available from December 1, now has a tow bar receiver as standard and a 50kg increase to its Gross Combination Mass, as...Read more
2 December 2021 by Marcus Craft
The Cannon X is the top-shelf variant in the GWM Ute line-up and, as such, spearheads the latest Chinese-built charge into the Australian ute market. Is this budget-friendly Great Wall Ute workhorse cheap and cheerful, or just cheap and nasty? Well, it’s no longer so cheap because its price-tag has...Read more
20 November 2021 by Marcus Craft
Toyota's 70 Series LandCruiser is an absolute legend in Australia – and to celebrate its 70th anniversary here, Toyota is selling 600 special edition 70 Series single cab, dual cab and wagons. There are no mechanical differences between these special edition vehicles and the standard versions, but...Read more
10 November 2021 by Marcus Craft
The LDV T60 remains a crucial part of the new wave of Chinese-built utes...Read more
29 October 2021 by Marcus Craft
This is the new-generation Isuzu MU-X, the first substantial upgrade in this vehicle’s history. It has an updated engine, more safety and driver-assist tech, and it can now tow 3.5 tonnes, so it tops its SUV wagon class in terms of load-hauling – on paper, at least. So, does this new MU-X deserve...Read more
2 October 2021 by Marcus Craft
Excitement about the British-built Land Rover Defender lookalike, the...Read more
29 September 2021 by Marcus Craft
Fancy owning a brand-new ute that looks a lot like a Land Rover...Read more
28 September 2021 by Marcus Craft
When I was a kid – back in the Stone Age – we relied on an ice-packed...Read more
26 September 2021 by Marcus Craft
This is the Ford Transit Custom Sport 320L double cab in van (DCiV). As well as its load space, this van has a total of five seats in its cabin, so it has cargo- and passenger-carrying capability. But how does it perform towing an almost 1800kg cherry picker? Read on.Read more
14 September 2021 by Marcus Craft
Having consistent access to reliable power while you’re off-grid...Read more
30 August 2021 by Marcus Craft
We’ve reviewed numerous camper-trailers here at CarsGuide and...Read more
26 August 2021 by Marcus Craft
The Ford Transit is a light commercial vehicle that has always had a good reputation as a work van. The Custom Sport 320S* is a nice looking variant in the Transit line-up that builds on the range's rep. (* In this case, the ‘320’ stands for 3200kg gross vehicle mass (GVM) – even though this...Read more
18 August 2021 by Marcus Craft
My reluctance (inability?) to cook anything other than a bloody good...Read more
13 August 2021 by Marcus Craft
Auxiliary power is crucial if you’re heading off-road for a 4x4 camping...Read more
30 July 2021 by Marcus Craft
It’s time for anyone interested in a new Isuzu MU-X to get ready for...Read more
26 July 2021 by Marcus Craft
The Ford Transit Custom Sport 320L double cab in van (DCiV) has a load space, but also a total of five seats inside (two upfront and three in the second row). But how does it perform with a decent load onboard? Read on. Read more about Ford Transit 2020 review: 350L LWB FWD Van GVM testRead more
9 July 2021 by Marcus Craft
The new-generation Ram 1500, designated the DT Series, has arrived. This...Read more