Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp — Stage 1 file (+10 hp)

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Chip tuning for Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp ECU

Toyota Highlander (2019) 3.5i V6 315 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Toyota Motor Corporation group (Япония, 1937). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 315 to 325 hp (+10 hp, +3%) and torque from 380 to 400 Nm (+20 Nm). A 2019 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.

Toyota shares some engines with Subaru (BRZ/86) and BMW (Supra). Denso is Toyota's in-house ECU supplier (a locked platform). Toyota's petrol range spans naturally aspirated Dynamic Force engines and turbo units for the GR series. The GR Supra uses the BMW B58 straight-six, an unusual turbo engine for Toyota.

The Denso ECU is a locked Toyota platform, and most models do not respond to standard chip tuning. The GR models (Yaris GR, Supra) have a growing tuning culture. Toyota has an active JDM tuning community (GR Supra, GR Yaris, GR86). High-output Toyota GR models sit in the performance segment with solid Stage 1 headroom.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp reach after a remap?

Stage 1 for the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp adds +10 hp — power increases from 315 to 325 hp (+3%). Torque rises from 380 to 400 Nm (+20 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp include?

Stage 1 on the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 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 +10 hp with no hardware changes.

What does Stage 1 give on the powerful Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp?

Stage 1 on the powerful Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).

How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp?

Stage 2 for the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 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 Toyota Highlander?

Stage 1 on the Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp done?

The full remap cycle for the Toyota Highlander — 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 Toyota Highlander?

The original Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 hp?

The cost of Stage 1 for the Toyota Highlander 3.5i V6 315 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.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno