Found a good torch that fits in footwell bracket

[greendwarf]

My 2014 has it, on the left side.

Indeed - I seem to remember the consensus from 10 years ago is that it is for an umbrella - very popular in Japan (where, of course, they drive on the correct side of the road). So it is for the benefit of the passenger!

 

[Stevepl11]

Sticking a torch there was just about the first thing I did after driving home from the dealer, more than four years ago. I assumed it was for a flare since I found one in a previous ex Japan vehicle, I guess someone forgot to remove it