Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp ECU

Hyundai Santa Fe (2018 - TM) 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp — mass-market hybrid engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 230 to 250 hp (+20 hp, +9%) and torque from 350 to 405 Nm (+55 Nm). ECU — Kefico CPEGD3.20.1. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection.

Hyundai is the core of the Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai HEV/PHEV are the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the mainstream models. The NEXO is Hyundai's hydrogen fuel-cell crossover. IONIQ is a dedicated full-EV Hyundai line.

The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. Protection on modern Hyundai N models is tough and requires Bench. High-output Hyundais are the N-series and Santa Fe, with solid headroom for Stage 1.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp?

Stage 1 for the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp adds +20 hp — power increases from 230 to 250 hp (+9%). Torque rises from 350 to 405 Nm (+55 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp include?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp?

Stage 1 on the powerful Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 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 much does Stage 2 add on the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Stage 2 for the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 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.

Which ECU is fitted to the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp?

The Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp ECU is the Kefico CPEGD3.20.1. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).

What happens to the Hyundai Santa Fe warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Hyundai Santa Fe does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.

How long does remapping the Hyundai Santa Fe take?

On the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.

Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.

What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Stage 1 for the Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrid (2022) 230 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.

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