I hope not! I really hope to see the import feature back! I agree that the existence of the Keep is not too encouraging but still... I've hoped the lack of an import was only due to the new console generation, which made it impossible to import previous saves (at least for offline players), so they did not include it at all to avoid unfair treatment.
That's what I figured too. I'm actually really glad about the Keep. Not just because DAI is the first game in the series I bought for PC but because it allows be to import different choices without having to play through two complete games. I find it very very convenient.
I don't think a real import would have made much difference it terms of Hawke's looks. A new graphics engine always means your character will not look the same. Just look at ME3 *shudders*
However, things could be different when importing the inquisitor. I don't need to see her return but if she does, in whatever way, I would appreciate a direct import if the same engine is used. Even if not, the chances of some sort of resemble would be higher than remaking characters from scratch.
I'd love to have the Keep for DA4 again so I can create alternative world states easily. But in addition I'd like a real import feature for faces at least.