Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+10 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp ECU
Kia Rio (2017) 1.4i 90 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 90 to 100 hp (+10 hp, +11%) and torque from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. The 2017 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. The Hyundai N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N. Low-output Hyundai petrol engines are naturally aspirated city units, so the gain is modest. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy.
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 does the power of the Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp increase after Stage 1?
After Stage 1 the power of the Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp rises from 90 to 100 hp, a gain of 10 hp (+11%). Torque rises from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 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 +10 hp with no hardware changes.
What does chip tuning give on the low-output Kia Rio 1.4i 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 1.4i 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which ECUs are found on the Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp?
The Kia Rio 1.4i 90 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. The write method (OBD, Bench, Boot) is determined when the unit is read.
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 1.4i 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 1.4i 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 1.4i 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.