Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp — Stage 1 file (+3 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp ECU
Kia Soul (2019) 1.6 MPI 123 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 123 to 126 hp (+3 hp, +2%) and torque from 144 to 150 Nm (+6 Nm). ECU — Kefico CPEGP3.20.1. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A modern petrol engine built in 2019 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
Kia is a Korean carmaker, part of the Hyundai Motor Group. Kia is positioned alongside Hyundai, with an emphasis on styling and a sporty character. The Stinger is Kia's performance saloon with a turbo V6. Hyundai turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1. Modern Hyundai N engines usually require Bench. T-GDI is Hyundai's badge for its direct-injection turbo petrol engines.
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. Protection on modern Hyundai N models is tough and requires Bench. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp increase after Stage 1?
After Stage 1 the power of the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp rises from 123 to 126 hp, a gain of 3 hp (+2%). Torque rises from 144 to 150 Nm (+6 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Kia Soul?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Kia Soul with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +3 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp?
A remap of the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 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 Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp?
Stage 2 on the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What ECU platform does the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp use?
The Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp is fitted with the Kefico CPEGP3.20.1 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Kia Soul remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Kia Soul, 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 Soul?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Kia Soul. 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 Soul?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp cost?
The remap price for the Kia Soul 1.6 MPI 123 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.