Don't know about the turbo connection, but the Active Shutters are in in the grill. The idea is to reduce drag and/or temp control when airflow is not needed. The baseplate sits right behind the grill and needs the room the Active Shutter mechanism is already using. The 1.5 liter is the only engine option you can get WITHOUT active air.
As a side note - All I see is another mechanical failure in the future with props to hold the air flaps open. I had to prop open the air flaps on my Corvair, but I guess Chevy still likes them.