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Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT 126 hp Tuning (2008–)

Factory specification and Stage 1 remap gains for the Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT 126 hp (2008–). A Stage 1 calibration adds 10 BHP and 15 Nm — software only, no hardware modifications required.

2008 - AM2008–1591 ccPetrolECU: Bosch ME7.9.8
MeasureStockStage 1E85+

Power

BHP

124

134

+10 BHP · +8%

133

+9 BHP · +7%

Torque

Nm

156

171

+15 Nm · +10%

165

+9 Nm · +6%

+10 BHP

Stage 1 power gain

+15 Nm

Stage 1 torque gain

Rolling road

Dyno Graph

Power (BHP, solid) and torque (Nm, dashed) across engine speed (RPM). Peak figures match our database exactly.

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Stock: 124 bhp · 156 Nm (peak)

Stage 1: 134 bhp · 171 Nm (peak)

Tuning tool compatibility

This ECU was not found in the manufacturer compatibility databases we cross-reference.

AutoTuner

Not listed in this manufacturer's data — ask us, coverage updates frequently.

Alientech KESS3

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Magicmotorsport FLEX

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Dimsport New Genius / New Trasdata

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About this remap

Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT 126 hp Stage 1 — what changes

The Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT 126 hp (2008–) leaves the factory at 124 BHP and 156 Nm of torque. Manufacturers deliberately detune this engine to separate it from more expensive variants in the range — a Regal Tuning Stage 1 calibration safely recovers that headroom through the ECU alone: no hardware changes, no dyno risk, fully reversible.

Fuelling, boost pressure, ignition and torque limiters are optimised within the safe tolerances of the 1.6 CVVT 126 hp powertrain (petrol). The result is 134 BHP and 171 Nm with factory smoothness, cold-start protection and emissions behaviour retained.

Why Regal Tuning

Verified on the dyno, backed by 20+ years

Every calibration is developed and verified by Regal Tuning on an in-house 4WD dynamometer and proven across a worldwide dealer network. Your file is supplied through the Regal Tuning file portal with full technical support, and the original factory file is always kept so the vehicle can be returned to stock at any time.

Figures shown are for this exact engine variant. Gains depend on vehicle health, fuel quality and conditions — we confirm the expected output for your specific vehicle in writing before work begins.

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Kia Soul 1.6 CVVT 126 hp remap FAQ

How much power does Stage 1 add?

Stage 1 takes the 1.6 CVVT 126 hp to 134 BHP and 171 Nm — a gain of 10 BHP and 15 Nm over stock.

Is Stage 1 safe for this engine?

Yes — software-only calibration within the safe mechanical tolerances of the engine, gearbox and drivetrain, developed and verified on our in-house 4WD dyno.

How do I get this remap?

Request a quote with your vehicle details or registration. Existing customers upload their ECU file through the Regal Tuning file portal for a fast turnaround.

20+ years of ECU calibration

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