If you think it’s a magnet, take a piece of metal and see if it pulls it to the door. Magnets are used in vehicles where attachments are not possible or as a method to fix issues.
This is the arrangement used for the generation 10 - Type R. Leather steering wheel, leather shift boot. Suede door and armrest. Backseats are cheap fabric to save cost. The mid cycle release will most likely have what you want to boost sales. The vehicles are priced way higher in Japan and...