Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp ECU

Hyundai i20 (2014 - GB/IB) 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 120 to 140 hp (+20 hp, +17%) and torque from 172 to 230 Nm (+58 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Kefico CPEGD2.20.1, Kefico CPEGD2.20.2, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico CPEGD2.20.4, Kefico CPEGD2.20.x. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 5 configurations · 5 ECU variants. The 2014 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.

Hyundai is the core of the Hyundai Motor Group. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy. Hyundai's factory calibration is mainstream and leaves headroom for Stage 1. T-GDI is Hyundai's badge for its direct-injection turbo petrol engines.

The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Stage 1 on the Hyundai T-GDI delivers a noticeable gain. On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?

After Stage 1 the power of the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp rises from 120 to 140 hp, a gain of 20 hp (+17%). Torque rises from 172 to 230 Nm (+58 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Hyundai i20?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Hyundai i20 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?

A remap of the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 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 Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?

Stage 2 on the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which control units is the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp built with?

The Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp comes with 5 ECU variants: Kefico CPEGD2.20.1, Kefico CPEGD2.20.2, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico CPEGD2.20.4, Kefico CPEGD2.20.x. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Hyundai i20 remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Hyundai i20, 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 Hyundai i20?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Hyundai i20. 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 Hyundai i20?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp cost?

The remap price for the Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI 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.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno