I like the looks of it for an suv/cross over. Looks a lot like the Acadia denali. The hemi would be a nice option to have if you wanted to do some pulling with it.
The main selling point of these trucks is the way they drive. Proper RWD/AWD layout, good steering feel. Very carlike and almost no body roll on the R/T (pulls 0.80g on a skidpad). It does look like a minivan from some angles though.
Although its predecessor was huge I still like this one much better than that boxy thing as well. I do like the edge though even though you are right its much less manly.