I think that they just re-invented the 152 really. Just modernized it a little, but actually went back to some old-school design. That solid skin of metal from the trailing edge of the wing to the tail on the fuselage is very "early" 172 design before they made it into a window and flattened it out. I have only seen this plane once, and wasn't able to inspect it up close. I will say that purple paint is hideous!!!!!!!
In the end, I feel this whole LSA market can help save aviation training. All the big manufacterers are going big, and expensive. There's really not a good "ole" faithful plane out there that is practical and cheap to operate for training, which is what people need is affordable training!!!!! Not to mention that too many people feel they need the "Latest and greatest of everything" in their basic trainer. So kudo's to Cessna for being a big company with a small plane!