The turbo made the car way more enjoyable to drive, but the handling is subpar at best. Overall, the build quality was incredibly low. I had to fix several parts multiple times even after using GM certified parts to repair the issues. Without the turbo the car would have had very little get up and go. Disliked the repeated issues with overheating and system errors when nothing was wrong. The limited blind spots made visibility a breeze and driving much safer. The fuel economy was great, and if you keep your foot out of the car, you can get way higher than the expected mileage per gallon. Engine is way too small for the vehicle, and it puts a lot of strain on it because the car weighs so much. Car has pretty good crash safety ratings for the price also.