Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp — Stage 1 file (+31 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp ECU
Kia Ceed (2015) 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 204 to 235 hp (+31 hp, +15%) and torque from 265 to 340 Nm (+75 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, Kefico CPEGP3.20.1, Bosch MED17.9.8. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 14 configurations · 7 ECU variants. The 2015 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
GT is Kia's sporty trim package. Kia shares platforms and engines with Hyundai and Genesis. Kia is a Korean carmaker, part 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.
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 older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. High-output Hyundais are the N-series and Santa Fe, with solid headroom for Stage 1.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp reach after a remap?
The Stage 1 gain for the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp is 31 hp (+15%) over the stock 204 hp, for a total of 235 hp. Torque rises from 265 to 340 Nm (+75 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Kia Ceed?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Kia Ceed is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +31 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe on the high-output Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
The high-output Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp has a conservative factory calibration aimed at the mass market. Stage 1 unlocks the engine's real potential while turbo and injector life are preserved.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Kia Ceed?
Stage 2 on the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECUs are found on the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
The Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Kefico CPEGD2.20.1, Kefico CPEGD2.20.2, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico CPEGD2.20.4, Kefico CPEGD2.20.x, Kefico CPEGP3.20.1, Bosch MED17.9.8. The write method (OBD, Bench, Boot) is determined when the unit is read.
What happens to the Kia Ceed warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Kia Ceed 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 Kia Ceed take?
On the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 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 Kia Ceed?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 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 Kia Ceed?
Stage 1 for the Kia Ceed 1.6 T-GDI 204 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.