Unfortunately, the Bearhawk isn't a metal aircraft even though its a great design. That does sort of takes it outside of the area of expertise that Van's has developed so well; a metal aircraft. I have thought about learning welding because of that plane.
A high winger would be nice for all of us high-wing (Cessna-esqe) lovers (my dad worked at the plant in the early-mid 60's). That's a niche that's well covered by Bearhawk, Ran's, Kitfox and others but none are metal....hmmm...

Could they do it? Could there be a wide cabin kit C-140/C150 in the future that handles like an RV? Maybe somewhere between an RV-12 and an RV-9?
The Vans' stable is looking good. It would be nice to see the RV-14 innovations spread out to the rest of the model line (especially the canopy).
For now I'll wait to hear more about that dual panel Garmin GX-3 setup for my RV-12 and just dream about the next project...
What could be next? Whatever it is, I'd bet it's already on the drawing boards or at least sinking wispy tendrils into the minds of the Van's engineering team.
Bob