What are these for on Qashqai J12?

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probyan
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On the front end of the new Qashqai, above the fog lights, there are two deep cutouts. Apart from collecting debris can anybody tell me what purpose, if any, they serve?
They are the only design feature I don’t like. AliExpress do perforated covers to blank them off which I am considering buying. They do them In chrome or black carbon fibre. Will probably go for black if they don’t serve any purpose.
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They improve air flow around the front wheels and thus improve fuel efficiency.
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Thank for the reply Jamie. I think that air would get through a perforated cover so might try a pair.
My 5th Qashqai 23 Reg 1.3 Digi T Burgandy
My 4th Qashqai 19 Reg 1.3 DIG-T 160 Tekna+ Chestnut Bronze
My 3rd Qashqai 16 Reg 1.2 DIG-Tekna Gunmetal Grey
My 2nd Qashqai 13 Reg 1.5 360 Pearl White
My 1st Qashqai 10 Reg 1.6 DCI nTec Nightshade
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