I've up graded the air filters on my last few cars the most recent being my 2007 2.0 Mazda Sport and recently sold 330ci BMW.
I purchased a 2016 2.0 Petrol Nav Sport early September. After three weeks of ownership fitted a K&N air filter. Although it's still no sports car it definitely pulls better lower down now that it is breathing more easily.
A modification I would recommend.