Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp ECU
Renault Austral (2022) 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 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 160 to 165 hp (+5 hp, +3%) and torque from 270 to 320 Nm (+50 Nm). A modern petrol engine built in 2022 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
Renault is a French carmaker, founded in 1899. TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines. Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance. Modern Renault Sport models usually require specialised tooling.
The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. On Renault petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. On modern Renault models, Bench is often needed for the top models. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp rises from 160 to 165 hp, a gain of 5 hp (+3%). Torque rises from 270 to 320 Nm (+50 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Renault Austral?
Stage 1 on the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 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 +5 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp?
Stage 1 on the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp?
Stage 2 on the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Renault Austral?
Stage 1 on the Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Renault Austral — 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 Renault Austral?
The original Renault Austral 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 Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Renault Austral 1.3 TCE MHEV 160 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.