Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp
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Chip tuning for Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp ECU
Honda HR-V (2018) 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Honda Motor Company (независимый) group (Япония, 1948). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 120 to 160 hp (+40 hp, +33%) and torque from 300 to 360 Nm (+60 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC17C58. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations. A 2018 diesel — a modern platform protected by RSA + checksum encryption; top models require BDM/JTAG.
Honda specialises in compact cars, saloons, crossovers and engines. Honda is a Japanese carmaker and the world's largest engine producer, founded in 1948. Honda is an independent brand, not part of any group. Honda diesels are aimed mainly at the European and Indian markets. Honda i-DTEC is Honda's range of turbo-diesels. On modern Honda diesels, Bench is often needed.
Hondata K-Pro / FlashPro is the main tuning channel, rather than standard WinOLS. The Honda community has one of the strongest JDM cultures (Civic Type R, NSX, Acura). Mid-range Honda — naturally aspirated with a conservative factory calibration; Stage 1 delivers a modest gain.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp boosts engine output by 40 hp: from 120 to 160 hp. Torque rises from 300 to 360 Nm (+60 Nm).
What changes in the Honda HR-V ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 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 +40 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
Stage 1 on the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
Stage 2 for the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 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.
What control unit does the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp run?
The control unit of the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp is the Bosch EDC17C58. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Honda HR-V?
Stage 1 on the Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Honda HR-V — 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 Honda HR-V?
The original Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 120 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.