Kia · Cerato · BD (2018+) - Turbo

The i30 N-Line's hot engine in a cheaper suit

The Cerato GT runs the same 1.6L Gamma T-GDi (G4FJ) and 7-speed dry DCT as the i30 SR/N-Line, so it shares that whole tuning ecosystem. Stock it's a soft 150kW/265Nm, but the twin-scroll turbo and direct injection respond well, and a Stage 1 flash typically lands around 180kW with torque into the 330-340Nm range on pump 98.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the best first upgrade?

Our Stage 1 (CT400) package rather than a tune alone. It is a race pipe (or a cat-back) to remove the restrictive secondary cat, one-step-colder spark plugs, an intake, and an intercooler resonator delete, finished with the tune. The secondary cat is the single biggest restriction on these 1.6Ts - we have measured gains from deleting it before a tune even goes on; the colder plugs keep cylinder temps in check as power climbs; the intake and resonator delete free up flow cheaply; and the tune ties it all together.

What sort of power gains can I expect?

With our Stage 1 (CT400) package you can generally expect a gain of around +25kW and +75Nm at the flywheel.

How much further can it go?

Stage 2 (CT450) adds a downpipe and intercooler; a hybrid turbo opens up bigger power with supporting work.

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