Cirrus did a great job of convincing wealthy Ferrari drivers they needed an airplane. Despite it flying like a dog. Perhaps this is the same target audience in the Far East they are aiming at, albeit with more disposable cash.
You think it handles like a dog? I think it handles significantly better than most spamcans, which is what is fair to compare it to...
I agree about the jet though, 300kts TAS is disappointing and significantly slower than the TBM. Would probably be quieter and a smoother ride than a turboprop though.