It’s based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta platform, same as the Dodge Dart, making it a ‘crossover’ and not an SUV.
Yeah the existing Patriot is a similarly configured unibody “soft roader” as they say.
99% of these will never go off road, they’re for soccer moms and dads to feel adventurous.
I will say contrary to what some might think, the current Giulietta is an excellent car