Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)

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Chip tuning for Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp ECU

Kia Rio (2017) 1.4 CRDI EU6 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 240 to 290 Nm (+50 Nm). The 2017 generation — mid-generation diesels on the EDC17 platform with OBD reading support and no need for Bench.

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. CRDi is Hyundai's badge for its direct-injection turbo diesels.

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. Low-output Hyundai engines are city units, and Stage 1 is safe. On naturally aspirated Hyundai engines, the main effect is on throttle response.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp?

After Stage 1 the power of the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp rises from 90 to 110 hp, a gain of 20 hp (+22%). Torque rises from 240 to 290 Nm (+50 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Kia Rio?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Kia Rio 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.

What does chip tuning give on the low-output Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp?

Stage 1 on the base Kia Rio is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.

How much does Stage 2 add on the Kia Rio?

Stage 2 on the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

What happens to the Kia Rio warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Kia Rio 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 Rio take?

On the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 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 Rio?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 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 Rio?

Stage 1 for the Kia Rio 1.4 CRDI EU6 90 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: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno