...When have you seen a jet fighter with a high wing??

F-15, F-14, Panavia Tornado, AV-8B Harrier.....

To the public at large, a low wing plane is just a sexier, faster
"look" to it. I predict for that reason alone, the new "Cirrus Killer"
Cessna will fail....

....but, you have an interesting perspective.

I tend to agree, but there is much that can be done with creativity. Just
how creative Cessna can be is open to debate. If the design is left up to a
few passionate people, it could succeed. If design by committee prevails,
then probably not. Look at the attractive designs from Ted Smith such as the
Twin Commanders.

More important for Cessna is what this will mean for product direction. Will
this new design be a stand-alone product in their line up, or will it be
part of a larger re-design of their whole family tree (172, 182, 206)? A
stand-alone airplane will stand out and be a clean break with traditional
Cessna design and, unless that new design is incorporated in their other
planes, Cessna will lose their "family" look. A strutless, glass airplane
certainly won't fit in, and will validate competitor Cirrus.

An interesting question, no...?

And if it doesnt have the BRS or GRS or equivelent, it will also fail.

Debatable.

It is interesting to note however that the arguments against BRS are similar
to anti-parachute arguments in WWI (ex: pilots won't stay and fight,
prematurely leave airplane, lower the skill level....).

Frankie