Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp — Stage 1 file (+35 hp)

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Chip tuning for Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp ECU

Kia Sportage (2015) 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 115 to 150 hp (+35 hp, +30%) and torque from 280 to 340 Nm (+60 Nm). ECU — Bosch EDC17C57. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A diesel built in 2015 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.

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. The EV6 is Kia's flagship electric crossover, built on the E-GMP platform. The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe and the CIS does a large volume of diesel chip tuning.

Stage 1 on a mid-range Hyundai CRDi delivers a noticeable torque gain. On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stage 1 effect on the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp?

Stage 1 for the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp adds +35 hp — power increases from 115 to 150 hp (+30%). Torque rises from 280 to 340 Nm (+60 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp include?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Kia Sportage is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +35 hp with no hardware changes.

Can you do Stage 1 on the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp?

Yes, Stage 1 for the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp stays within the factory limits for boost pressure, knock and temperature. On a healthy engine with a serviced turbo and injectors there is no risk.

How much does Stage 2 add on the Kia Sportage?

Stage 2 for the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 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.

Which ECU is fitted to the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp?

The Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 hp ECU is the Bosch EDC17C57. Production versions support OBD access; locked variants require Bench (BDM/JTAG).

What happens to the Kia Sportage warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Kia Sportage 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 Sportage take?

On the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 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 Sportage?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 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 Sportage?

Stage 1 for the Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI EU6 115 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: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno