Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp ECU
Renault Clio (2012 - IV) 1.2 TCE 90 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 90 to 110 hp (+20 hp, +22%) and torque from 135 to 175 Nm (+40 Nm). A petrol engine built in 2012 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
Renault Sport is the performance division that builds RS models and the Megane Sport. Low-output Renault petrol engines are naturally aspirated city-segment units; the gain is modest. Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance. Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants.
Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. On older-generation Renault models, Stage 1 is done via OBD without bench. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. On naturally aspirated Renault engines, the main effect is on throttle response. Low-output Renault engines are city-segment units; Stage 1 is safe.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 for the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp adds +20 hp — power increases from 90 to 110 hp (+22%). Torque rises from 135 to 175 Nm (+40 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp include?
Stage 1 on the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 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 +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe for the low-output Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp?
Yes, Stage 1 on the low-output Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp delivers a moderate but genuine gain — without overstressing the hardware. On base naturally aspirated engines the effect is felt mainly as improved throttle response and a stronger mid-range.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp?
Stage 2 for the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 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 Stage 1 void the warranty on the Renault Clio?
Stage 1 on the Renault Clio 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 Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Renault Clio — 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 Clio?
The original Renault Clio 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 Clio 1.2 TCE 90 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Renault Clio 1.2 TCE 90 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.