Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+15 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp
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Chip tuning for Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp ECU
Citroen Picasso (2013) 1.6 VTI 120 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 1919). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 120 to 135 hp (+15 hp, +12%) and torque from 160 to 180 Nm (+20 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MEV17.4, Bosch MEV17.4.2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. The 2013 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Citroen is a French carmaker, founded in 1919 by Andre Citroen. Citroen has a history of innovation, from hydropneumatic suspension to front-wheel drive. Citroen shares platforms and engines with Peugeot, Opel/Vauxhall and DS within Stellantis. The Citroen petrol range is shared with Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. Citroen turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1. PureTech is Citroen's badge for its turbo petrol engines.
On older-generation Citroens, Stage 1 is flashed via OBD without a bench. ECUs are standardised across Stellantis, so Citroen files often work on Peugeot/Opel/DS. The Citroen community in France and Western Europe has a large pool of Stage files. Mid-range Citroen engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Europe. The French Citroen community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp?
The Stage 1 gain for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp is 15 hp (+12%) over the stock 120 hp, for a total of 135 hp. Torque rises from 160 to 180 Nm (+20 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Citroen Picasso?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Citroen Picasso with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +15 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp?
A remap of the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp?
Stage 2 on the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp built with?
The Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch MEV17.4, Bosch MEV17.4.2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Citroen Picasso remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Citroen Picasso, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Citroen Picasso?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Citroen Picasso. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Citroen Picasso?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp cost?
The remap price for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 VTI 120 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.