Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp
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Chip tuning for Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp ECU
Hyundai Kona (2017 - OS) 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 2017 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Hyundai is the core of the Hyundai Motor Group. 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 N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N.
On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. 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
How many horsepower does the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp reach after a remap?
The Stage 1 gain for the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp is 20 hp (+17%) over the stock 120 hp, for a total of 140 hp. Torque rises from 172 to 230 Nm (+58 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Hyundai Kona?
Stage 1 on the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 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 +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?
Stage 1 on the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 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 Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?
Stage 2 on the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
How many ECU variants does the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp have?
The Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp has 5 ECU variants: Kefico CPEGD2.20.1, Kefico CPEGD2.20.2, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico CPEGD2.20.4, Kefico CPEGD2.20.x. 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 Hyundai Kona?
Stage 1 on the Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Hyundai Kona — 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 Hyundai Kona?
The original Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 120 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI 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.