I will say the 2006 is a VAST improvement over the previous VUE, but they reskinned the vehicle when it was due for a platform redesign (and then they wonder why the imports are getting ahead!) However, I still wouldn't call it attractive... the shapes and forms don't integrate and flow, and they need to drop the front bumper.
The black interior is a requirement, the "wood" accents are heinous. The power window switches are still in the wrong place...
Overall, it's an improved compact SUV, but GM fouled up in not giving it a total redesign from the ground up (this needs to be done every 4-6 years).
