Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp — Stage 1 file (+31 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp ECU
Kia Soul (2019) 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 204 to 235 hp (+31 hp, +15%) and torque from 265 to 340 Nm (+75 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, Kefico CPEGP3.20.1, Bosch MED17.9.8. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 7 configurations · 7 ECU variants. A 2019 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.
Kia shares platforms and engines with Hyundai and Genesis. 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. Hyundai's factory calibration is mainstream and leaves headroom for Stage 1. High-output Hyundai N turbo petrol engines deliver a solid gain with Stage 1. Modern Hyundai N engines usually require Bench.
Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. 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. High-output Hyundais are the N-series and Santa Fe, with solid headroom for Stage 1.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp boosts engine output by 31 hp: from 204 to 235 hp. Torque rises from 265 to 340 Nm (+75 Nm).
What changes in the Kia Soul ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +31 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
Stage 1 on the powerful Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 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).
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
Stage 2 for the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 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.
How many ECU variants does the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp have?
The Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp has 7 ECU variants: Kefico CPEGD2.20.1, Kefico CPEGD2.20.2, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico CPEGD2.20.4, Kefico CPEGD2.20.x, Kefico CPEGP3.20.1, Bosch MED17.9.8. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Kia Soul?
Stage 1 on the Kia Soul voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Kia Soul — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Kia Soul?
The original Kia Soul ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.