Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)

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Chip tuning for Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp ECU

Renault Austral (2022) 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 140 to 165 hp (+25 hp, +18%) and torque from 260 to 320 Nm (+60 Nm). A 2022 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.

Dacia is Renault's mass-market budget sub-brand, built in Romania. On Renault turbo petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines. Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance.

On Renault petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. On modern Renault models, Bench is often needed for the top models. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp reach after a remap?

Stage 1 for the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp adds +25 hp — power increases from 140 to 165 hp (+18%). Torque rises from 260 to 320 Nm (+60 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Renault Austral with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +25 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp?

A remap of the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 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 Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp?

Stage 2 for the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 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 Renault Austral remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Renault Austral, 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 Renault Austral?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Renault Austral. 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 Renault Austral?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 hp cost?

The remap price for the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 140 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: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno