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.

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.

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2 September 2023 by Marcus Craft

Why Australia is the leader of 4x4 off-road accessories for models like the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Triton | Opinion

27 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

Australia has led the way for the global 4WD aftermarket industry for...Read more

2023 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport or 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior? Which 4WD large SUV is better suited for off-roading in Australia's rugged country?

20 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

Toyota vs Nissan is an age-old rivalry as fiery and bitter as that of...Read more

2024 Toyota HiLux: Does GR Sport ute go far enough to take down Ford Ranger Wildtrak?

13 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

Hype is building for Toyota's new top-shelf HiLux, the GR (Gazoo Racing...Read more

GWM Tank 300 2023 review: Ultra - off-road test

12 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

There has been plenty written about the GWM Tank 300 petrol hybrid and a lot of it has been positive, it has to be said. And even though we've only had the opportunity so far for a very brief drive of the vehicle at launch, we praised its build quality, ride and handling and off-road capability...Read more

2024 Toyota Prado: The good, bad and ugly of the new baby LandCruiser 300 Series

12 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

The new Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been revealed and, sort of,...Read more

2024 Lexus GX or Land Rover Defender? The luxury 4WD market is about to heat up, but which should you pick? | Opinion

6 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

Australians can't get enough of the Toyota Prado, so the related Lexus...Read more

Will the 2024 Kia EV9 be the first truly off-road capable electric car? | Analysis

5 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

Kia's EV9 looks all set for a late 2023 launch in Australia, and there'...Read more

Jeep Wrangler 2024 review: Overland - off-road test

4 August 2023 by Marcus Craft

The Jeep Wrangler is a very capable 4WD with real bush cred, but the all-out glory is usually reserved for the hard-core Wrangler variant, the Rubicon. The Overland is often disparagingly referred to as the city Wrangler . But is that really the case? After all, it’s 'Trail Rated', as well. We...Read more

Don't bet on Aussies adopting hybrid and electric utes and 4WDs any time soon... | Opinion

31 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

Any reports of the impending wave of hybrid and EV utes seem to be...Read more

Will Ineos be a hit in Australia? | Analysis

29 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

You have to admire ambition and innovation because those desires and...Read more

2024 Nissan Patrol: Engines, timing, design and everything else we know so far about the incoming Toyota LandCruiser rival

25 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

In the midst of such a massive amount of hype about Nissan’s upcoming...Read more

The future of 4WD modification lies with engineering firms like Premcar | Opinion

20 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

Car buyers are increasingly sophisticated these days: they’re highly...Read more

Toyota LandCruiser 300 2023 review: Sahara - off-road test

9 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

The Sahara used to be the big kahuna of the LandCruiser line-up – but no more. It now sits third from the top in the LC300 range, under the GR Sport and the Sahara ZX. However, that doesn't mean it's not full of the good stuff, because if you're looking for luxury and refinement, as well as real...Read more

EVs are NOT off-roaders! And a lot needs to change before they are outback adventure vehicles | Opinion

9 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

Whether you like it or not, EVs are well and truly here, and they’re...Read more

Land Rover Defender 2023 review: 110 P400 75th Anniversary - off-road test

1 July 2023 by Marcus Craft

The latest-generation Land Rover Defender has won ample praise (even from die-hard fans of the old Defender), it’s garnered a stack of awards around the world, and it’s also managed to sell pretty bloody well, don’t worry about that. To commemorate a huge Land Rover milestone – 75 years since the...Read more

What is a car's standard turning circle?

27 June 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the standard turning circle of a car in Australia?

The...Read more

What are the average dimensions of a car?

23 June 2023 by Marcus Craft

What are the average dimensions of a car in Australia?

The...Read more

How much to buy a towbar and have it installed?

21 June 2023 by Marcus Craft

How much does it cost to get a tow bar installed?

It can cost...Read more

Ford Everest 2023 review: Sport 3.0 - off-road test

10 June 2023 by Marcus Craft

The Ford Everest has plenty of appeal as a comfortable and capable touring vehicle, and while the 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo powered variants continue to build solid followings, everyone wants to know if the new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 Everest is worthy of the sustained hype it’s received...Read more

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