DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)

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Chip tuning for DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp ECU

DS 5 (2012) 1.6 THP 200 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 2014). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 200 to 230 hp (+30 hp, +15%) and torque from 275 to 340 Nm (+65 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4.2, Bosch MEVD17.4.2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2012 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

The DS range comprises premium crossovers and saloons. DS is part of the Stellantis group. DS shares platforms and engines with Citroen, Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. PureTech is Citroen's badge for its turbo petrol engines. The Citroen petrol range is shared with Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. High-output Citroen petrol engines are rare, as the focus is on the family segment.

ECUs are standardised across Stellantis, so Citroen files often work on Peugeot/Opel/DS. On older-generation Citroens, Stage 1 is flashed via OBD without a bench. The Citroen community in France and Western Europe has a large pool of Stage files. High-output Citroens are rare, as the core segment is low and mid.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stage 1 effect on the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp?

Stage 1 for the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp adds +30 hp — power increases from 200 to 230 hp (+15%). Torque rises from 275 to 340 Nm (+65 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp include?

Stage 1 on the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +30 hp with no hardware changes.

What does Stage 1 give on the powerful DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp?

Stage 1 on the powerful DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).

How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp?

Stage 2 for the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

How many ECU variants does the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp have?

The DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp has 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4.2, Bosch MEVD17.4.2. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.

Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the DS 5?

Stage 1 on the DS 5 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.

How quickly is chip tuning of the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp done?

The full remap cycle for the DS 5 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.

Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the DS 5?

The original DS 5 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.

How much does Stage 1 cost for the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp?

The cost of Stage 1 for the DS 5 1.6 THP 200 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno