In that understeer test they pointed the car at a sharp bend, turned off the ESP switch then gunned it at 55mph at the corner.
We know the worn p-Zero tyres do not handle water well and tend to aquaplane horribly - imagine the state of the tyres on a journalist test car.
Clarkson's not a fan of the R and in the Top Gear mag even though the
Mk2 Leon is out and is included in
review it still still says something in the "don't be fooled by comment" like:
The LCR, no plans for a new one until replacement
Cupra in 2006, but best avolided and go for the.....(can't remember).
To me the understeer test was a no brainer, and they shouldn't be surprised. For the limitations of the chassis and OE kit its alright as long as you're aware of the limits.