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Volkswagen Touareg 2.0 TFSI 252 hp Tuning (2018–)
Factory specification and Stage 1 remap gains for the Volkswagen Touareg 2.0 TFSI 252 hp (2018–). A Stage 1 calibration adds 48 BHP and 70 Nm — software only, no hardware modifications required.
| Measure | Stock | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | E85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Power BHP | 252 | 300 +48 BHP · +19% | 315 +63 BHP · +25% | 300 +48 BHP · +19% |
Torque Nm | 370 | 440 +70 Nm · +19% | 462 +92 Nm · +25% | 440 +70 Nm · +19% |
+48 BHP
Stage 1 power gain
+70 Nm
Stage 1 torque gain
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Dyno Graph
Power (BHP, solid) and torque (Nm, dashed) across engine speed (RPM). Peak figures match our database exactly.
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Stock: 252 bhp · 370 Nm (peak)
Stage 1: 300 bhp · 440 Nm (peak)
Stage 2: 315 bhp · 462 Nm (peak)
Tuning tool compatibility
This ECU is listed in 3 of 4 manufacturer compatibility databases.
AutoTuner
Supported
ECU: Continental Simos18.1 · Continental Simos18.4 · Continental Simos18.6
Alientech KESS3
Supported
ECU: Continental Simos 18.4
Magicmotorsport FLEX
Supported
ECU: Siemens/Continental Simos18.1
Dimsport New Genius / New Trasdata
Not listed in this manufacturer's data — ask us, coverage updates frequently.
Existing customers upload their ECU file via the Regal Tuning File Portal. New to Regal? Request a quote first.
About this remap
Volkswagen Touareg 2.0 TFSI 252 hp Stage 1 — what changes
The Volkswagen Touareg 2.0 TFSI 252 hp (2018–) leaves the factory at 252 BHP and 370 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 2.0 TFSI 252 hp powertrain (petrol). The result is 300 BHP and 440 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.
Volkswagen Touareg 2.0 TFSI 252 hp remap FAQ
How much power does Stage 1 add?
Stage 1 takes the 2.0 TFSI 252 hp to 300 BHP and 440 Nm — a gain of 48 BHP and 70 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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