The forthcoming Buick Encore is not due in dealerships until early 2013 but already this subcompact crossover SUV is catching eyes of auto enthusiasts.  Forbes.com, well-known for their business and consumer news and their world-famous lists, recently published their overview of the "Hottest New 2013 Cars," and the 2013 Buck Encore made the list alongside new offerings from the likes of BMW, Audi, and Infiniti.  Forbes cites some of the highlights of the all-new Buick Encore, including its 140-horsepower engine, 18-inch wheels and tires, with extra praise for its "smooth ride" and "whisper-quiet interior." 

We've still got a few months before the Encore is here, but it's looking like this crossover will be worth the wait.  Finely crafted, tech-savvy, and nimbly agile, the Buick Encore is set to raise the bar in the small SUV segment and compete with luxury models without the luxury price tag.  The Encore comes stacked with ten airbags, premium materials, flexible storage and available innovative technologies like forward collision alert, lane departure warning, parking assist, remote start, and rearview camera, among many others.

As the Forbes reviewer mentioned, one of the highlights of the 2013 Buick Encore is its extremely quiet ride.  It's the first Buick to use the Bose active-noise-cancellation system, paired with laminated glass, triple-sealed doors, quiet-tuned tires and alternator, and sound absorbing material from front to back.  This is slated to be one of the quietest vehicles in its class.