Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp ECU
Kia Sorento (2020) 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp — mass-market hybrid engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 265 to 285 hp (+20 hp, +8%) and torque from 350 to 405 Nm (+55 Nm). ECU — Kefico CPEGD3.20.1. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection.
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. Full-EV Hyundais keep the inverter and BMS locked. Hyundai HEV/PHEV are the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the mainstream models. The NEXO is Hyundai's hydrogen fuel-cell crossover.
Protection on modern Hyundai N models is tough and requires 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. High-output Hyundais are the N-series and Santa Fe, with solid headroom for Stage 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp boosts engine output by 20 hp: from 265 to 285 hp. Torque rises from 350 to 405 Nm (+55 Nm).
What changes in the Kia Sorento ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Kia Sorento with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Kia Sorento?
Stage 1 on the powerful Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp?
Stage 2 for the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 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.
What ECU platform does the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp use?
The Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp is fitted with the Kefico CPEGD3.20.1 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Kia Sorento remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Kia Sorento, 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 Sorento?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Kia Sorento. 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 Sorento?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp cost?
The remap price for the Kia Sorento 1.6 T-GDI PHEV 265 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.