Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)

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Chip tuning for Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp ECU

Kia Picanto - Morning (2017) 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 100 to 140 hp (+40 hp, +40%) and torque from 175 to 230 Nm (+55 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. A petrol engine built in 2017 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

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. Hyundai turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy. Hyundai's factory calibration is mainstream and leaves headroom for Stage 1.

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. Stage 1 on the Hyundai T-GDI delivers a noticeable gain. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stage 1 effect on the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp boosts engine output by 40 hp: from 100 to 140 hp. Torque rises from 175 to 230 Nm (+55 Nm).

What changes in the Kia Picanto - Morning ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Kia Picanto - Morning with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp?

A remap of the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 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 Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp?

Stage 2 for the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 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 Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp built with?

The Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 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 Kia Picanto - Morning remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Kia Picanto - Morning, 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 Picanto - Morning?

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

Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 hp cost?

The remap price for the Kia Picanto - Morning 1.0 T-GDI 100 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