Without getting too far into the weeds the current top-selling vehicles (Ranger, Hilux, Amarok etc) in Australia, though usually referred to as "utes" here in Australia, are very similar in design (though smaller) to F150s, Silverados, RAM Trucks etc.

Live rear axles, body on frame construction, four wheel drive, and actually more capable off road in a lot of situations than full size American pickups because they're smaller.