Factory Outlander PHEV 2.0 air filter element half blanked off?

[ckracer76]

Does anybody know why the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV factory air filter is only half the size of the available air box space?

It appears half blanked off?

Is this to restrict the volume of air hold into the engine?

I always thought the more air flow the better.

Any thoughts or suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[kpetrov]

I was wondering the same first time when I saw it!? WHY... to save some filter paper!?

 

[littlescrote]

Doesn't need the full area as it doesn't rev high.

 

[yardbird]

Plastic is cheaper than paper.

 

[YYZ2018GT]

I was wondering if there is a filter that fits that is not half blocked off. Anyone found it yet?

 

[littlescrote]

I was wondering if there is a filter that fits that is not half blocked off. Anyone found it yet?

Why? What do you think it'll gain? I'll tell you - absolutely nothing.