Chevrolet Malibu 1.6 Turbo 180hp Remap
Expected gains of +35 BHP and +80 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+35 hp (19%)
Standard
180 hp
Tuned
215 hp
Torque+80 Nm (35%)
Standard
230 Nm
Tuned
310 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
Torque-focusedHeadroom
HighChevrolet Malibu 1.6 Turbo 180hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Chevrolet Malibu 1.6 Turbo 180hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2013 - 2015 petrol engine from 180 BHP to 215 BHP and from 230 Nm to 310 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Chevrolet Malibu can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 5thof 12 Chevrolet Malibu engines by power gain
- 54%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 64%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Chevrolet Malibu 1.6 Turbo 180hp is a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine producing 180 BHP and 230 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 215 BHP and 310 Nm — a gain of around 35 BHP (19%) and 80 Nm (35%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards torque — you will notice the difference most strongly in mid-range pulling power and in-gear acceleration. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.