A dpreview forum member contacted Nikon Europe and asked them about the new D7100 being described as the "new flagship of Nikon's DX-format HD-SLR lineup" on Nikon USA website (the D7100 is described as "enthusiast-level DX format camera" in Europe). This is Nikon's answer:

"I can assure you that the D7100 is not positioned to replace the D300s as Nikon's flagship DX-format camera - such is the information received from Nikon Japan on the matter."

Nikon Sweden also corrected their previous statement - the D7100 is not a pro camera and will not qualify for NPS.

There are also some new high ISO snapshots taken with the D7100.

Via Nikon Rumors Forum