Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188
ECU Remapping in Cardiff
Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188 in Cardiff. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+20 bhp · +11%- Standard188 bhp
- Remapped208 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +14%- Standard247 Nm
- Remapped282 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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A stage 1 remap lifts the Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188 from 188 bhp to 208 bhp, and from 247 Nm to 282 Nm of torque. That is 20 bhp (11%) more power and 35 Nm (14%) more torque from software alone, available in Cardiff.
These are indicative figures for a petrol Kia Magentis/Optima in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188 power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 188 bhp, remapped: 208 bhp (+20 bhp, +11%)
- Standard torque: 247 Nm, remapped: 282 Nm (+35 Nm, +14%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Petrol Kia Magentis/Optima: what changes with a remap
Petrol engines are remapped by refining fuelling, ignition timing and, on turbocharged engines, boost control. Done carefully this releases performance the manufacturer left in reserve, giving sharper throttle response and a stronger top end.
How the Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 188 compares
Of the 2 petrol Magentis/Optima engines in our data, this one comes 1st for power gain, which is 1 bhp above the Magentis/Optima petrol average of 19 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 20 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book vehicle tuning for your Kia Magentis/Optima in Cardiff
Remap Experts has a dedicated Cardiff site, so you deal with a local team backed by a national network. We regularly work with drivers in Pentyrch, Rumney, Riverside, Rhiwbina and Llandaff and nearby areas of Wales.
All our remaps are fully dyno tested, backed by a 30 day money back guarantee and covered by a lifetime software warranty. Request a quote online or call 0800 779 7864.
If you are closer to Gwent, Bristol and Midwales, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.

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What we can do for your Kia Magentis/Optima
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.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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