Kia Carens 1.8i 126
Chip Tuning Glasgow
Kia Carens 1.8i 126 in Glasgow. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

- Fully dyno tested remaps
- 30 day money back guarantee
- Lifetime software warranty
- UK-wide local network
Remap stats
Kia Carens 1.8i 126: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+13 bhp · +10%- Standard126 bhp
- Remapped139 bhp
Torque
+27 Nm · +17%- Standard162 Nm
- Remapped189 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
Prices from £130
Fully dyno tested | 30 day money back guarantee | Lifetime software warranty
The Kia Carens 1.8i 126 produces 126 bhp and 162 Nm of torque as standard. After a stage 1 ECU remap in Glasgow, our figures show 139 bhp and 189 Nm: a gain of 13 bhp (10%) and 27 Nm (17%).
Treat the numbers as a guide: they are stage 1 estimates for a petrol Kia Carens in sound condition, and individual cars differ.
Kia Carens 1.8i 126 remap figures
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 126 bhp, remapped: 139 bhp (+13 bhp, +10%)
- Standard torque: 162 Nm, remapped: 189 Nm (+27 Nm, +17%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
How chip tuning works on a petrol Kia Carens
On a petrol car the ECU controls fuelling, spark timing and any turbo boost. A remap re-calibrates those maps within safe limits, so the car responds more eagerly and pulls harder through the rev range.
Kia Carens 1.8i 126 against other Carens engines
Ranked by power gain against the other petrol Carens engines (2 in total), the 1.8i 126 is 1st, exactly the Carens petrol average.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 13 bhp and 27 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Remapping your Kia Carens in Glasgow
Whether you live in Glasgow or nearby, the Glasgow Remap Experts site is your local route to a quote. We regularly work with drivers in Greenock, Paisley, Motherwell, Hamilton and East Kilbride and nearby areas of Scotland.
Every remap is fully dyno tested and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty. Call 0800 779 7864 for a quote.
If you are closer to Edinburgh, Scotland and Fife, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.

Get a quote for your Kia Carens 1.8i 126
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Included
What we can do for your Kia Carens
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
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From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
Read guide - 5 min read
The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
Read guide - 6 min read
How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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