Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp — Stage 1 file

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Chip tuning for Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp ECU

Kia X-Ceed (2019) 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). A 2019 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.

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. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy. The Hyundai N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N. Hyundai's factory calibration is mainstream and leaves headroom for Stage 1.

Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. 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. 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 changes in the Kia X-Ceed ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Kia X-Ceed with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp?

A remap of the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 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 X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp?

Stage 2 for the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 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.

Does the factory warranty of the Kia X-Ceed remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Kia X-Ceed, 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 X-Ceed?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Kia X-Ceed. 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 X-Ceed?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp cost?

The remap price for the Kia X-Ceed 1.0 T-GDI 48v 120 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno