Although the cupholder issue is a favorite of people on this forum, I wonder whether you are one of these people who prefers to drink coffee rather than drive what is a very pleasurable vehicle/experience.
I, and a great many others on this form have zero problems with our cupholder - many do not have the same stance.
Perhaps you should have bought a minivan - I hear they have cupholders everywhere - even the seats when folded down have them.

This is a drivers car - not a 'Sausage Egg McMuffin Meal' tray.
I, for one, think the cup holder is a well designed assembly - yes, it could be better but it would cost more, and unfortunately accountants run most companies. It could be a hell of a lot worse too.

So... you be proud that you willingly, and knowingly, bought a car with what you term as "the worst cupholder in automotive history".
Be proud of what you are.