Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp — Stage 1 file (+17 hp)

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Chip tuning for Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp ECU

Nissan Qashqai (2017 - II (II)) 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Япония, 1933). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 163 to 180 hp (+17 hp, +10%) and torque from 240 to 270 Nm (+30 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Hitachi BED431, Hitachi BED434, Hitachi BEDxxx/MECxxx. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 6 configurations · 3 ECU variants. The 2017 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.

Nissan is a Japanese carmaker from Yokohama, founded in 1933. Nissan is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Infiniti is Nissan's premium sub-brand for North America and the Middle East. Nissan's petrol range covers mainstream turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines. Mid-range Nissan petrol engines see a noticeable gain from Stage 1. Nismo is Nissan's performance division, the equivalent of AMG/M.

The Nissan community in the JDM segment is the world's largest for the GT-R. The GT-R community is an industry of its own with ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Nissans form the backbone of the range, and Stage 1 preserves engine life.

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp?

After Stage 1 the power of the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp rises from 163 to 180 hp, a gain of 17 hp (+10%). Torque rises from 240 to 270 Nm (+30 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Nissan Qashqai?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Nissan Qashqai with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +17 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp?

A remap of the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 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 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp?

Stage 2 on the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which control units is the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp built with?

The Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Hitachi BED431, Hitachi BED434, Hitachi BEDxxx/MECxxx. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Nissan Qashqai remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Nissan Qashqai, 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 Nissan Qashqai?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Nissan Qashqai. 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 Nissan Qashqai?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 hp cost?

The remap price for the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T 163 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