@Glos Guy have to agree with you regarding the fabric panels on seats,door trims and dash.
I was talking to a Russian fella outside my local shop on Sat he was polishing his Toyota Yaris Cross on a 20 plate in a very nice blue,and he showed me the inside and the door pull and right arm rest has that grey fabric,he has stuck a foam pad on it he didnt say whether it was purely for comfort or if the pad was covering wear to the door pull.