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1. Measuring just over 168 inches in overall length, the Encore stretches nearly a foot shorter than a typical small sedan like the Honda Civic. Despite its diminutive dimensions, the little Buick is far from a penalty box inside, offering upscale plastics and plenty of soft-touch materials. A standard Bose noise canceling system - similar to that found in some of the audio company's headphones - uses three interior microphones to eliminate undesirable interior noise, making the cabin a remarkably quiet and serene place.

2. Though it isn't nearly as spacious as most mainstream "compact" crossovers that play in the same price bracket, the Encore feels larger than it is thanks to clever packaging and oversized front windows. It offers plenty of head- and leg-room for four adults, though the middle rear seat is best left to children. A reasonably commodious 19 cubic feet of cargo space are available behind the rear seats, while a full 48 cubes can be had by folding the rear seats down.