Kia 1.6 GDI Tuning
Supported in 5 Kia models, 2008+.
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20 supported 1.6 GDI applications
Models With the Kia 1.6 GDI
All Supported Kia 1.6 GDI Tunes
| Model | Years | Version | Stock power | Controller | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carens - Rondo | 2013+ | RP | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Carens - Rondo | 2013+ | RP | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
| Ceed | 2015+ | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner | |
| Ceed | 2015+ | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner | |
| Ceed | 2012+ | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner | |
| Ceed | 2012+ | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner | |
| Cerato (K3) - Forte | 2012+ | YD | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Cerato (K3) - Forte | 2012+ | YD | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
| Cerato (K3) - Forte | 2008+ | TD | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Cerato (K3) - Forte | 2008+ | TD | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Kefico CPEGD2.20.3 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Kefico MEG17.9.12 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Kefico MEG17.9.13 | AutoTuner |
| Soul | 2013+ | PS | 132 hp | ECU Bosch MEDG17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Sportage | 2015+ | QL | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Sportage | 2015+ | QL | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
| Sportage | 2010+ | SL | 135 hp | ECU Bosch MED17.9.8 | AutoTuner |
| Sportage | 2010+ | SL | 135 hp | ECU Bosch ME17.9.11 | AutoTuner |
About Kia 1.6 GDI tuning
We tune the Kia 1.6 GDI in 20 applications across the Carens - Rondo, Ceed, Cerato (K3) - Forte, Soul, Sportage, from 2008+, in gasoline form, with stock outputs of 132-135 hp. Calibrations are written on AutoTuner for your exact hardware and fuel, then proven on our Dynojet 424xLC2 in Jenison, MI.
This engine runs on: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch MED17.9.8, Bosch MEDG17.9.8, Kefico CPEGD2.20.3, Kefico MEG17.9.12, Kefico MEG17.9.13.
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These lists cover off-the-shelf tuning platforms. We also do standalone ECU installs and custom calibrations, so reach out and we'll tell you what's possible for your build. Compatibility data last updated 2026-09-24.