I hope so and it should be an actual upgrade unlike the 2000:
-Slide up design like the PSPGo
-Slightly wider analouge sticks
-L2/R2 buttons for remote play and PS now
-32GB internal memory. Japanese Vita games aren't big enough to really need more then 32GB so this should resolve the memory card issue.
-Better screen (at least LED)
-7-10hour battery life.
-HD camera
Sell the new Vita for a minor premium over current prices and cut the price of Vita 2000.