Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp ECU

Kia Ceed (2012) 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 90 to 110 hp (+20 hp, +22%) and torque from 220 to 270 Nm (+50 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Delphi DCM3.7AP, Bosch EDC17C57. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A diesel built in 2012 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.

The EV6 is Kia's flagship electric crossover, built on the E-GMP platform. GT is Kia's sporty trim package. Kia shares platforms and engines with Hyundai and Genesis. The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe and the CIS does a large volume of diesel chip tuning.

On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. 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. On naturally aspirated Hyundai engines, the main effect is on throttle response. Low-output Hyundai engines are city units, and Stage 1 is safe.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp increase after Stage 1?

Stage 1 for the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp adds +20 hp — power increases from 90 to 110 hp (+22%). Torque rises from 220 to 270 Nm (+50 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp include?

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

Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Kia Ceed?

Yes, Stage 1 on the low-output Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp delivers a moderate but genuine gain — without overstressing the hardware. On base naturally aspirated engines the effect is felt mainly as improved throttle response and a stronger mid-range.

What is Stage 2 for the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp?

Stage 2 for the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 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 control units is the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp built with?

The Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Delphi DCM3.7AP, Bosch EDC17C57. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Kia Ceed remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Kia Ceed, 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 Kia Ceed?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Kia Ceed. 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 Kia Ceed?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 hp cost?

The remap price for the Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDI EU5 90 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