The 2006 VUE has a Honda 3.5 liter 250 horsepower that has more than enough power when needed, but when driven conservatively can get excellent gas mileage.
I get 26 to 28 mpg on the highway and 19 to 20 mpg in town
I have 98,000 miles on the car and have only had one repair, a bad rear wheel bearing covered under warranty. It starts and runs every time I need it.