The low-down grunt is remarkable and pulls like the proverbial train. From what I can remember about my 2 litre test drive, my 1.7 now pulls better than the 2 litre version. Excuse the cliché’s, but this car is transformed and by a big margin too. Well, there is absolutely no point in forking out the extra 2 grand for the 2 litre model when you can get the 1.7 and spend much less to get 2 litre power figures. Whilst this engine pulls very well in standard form, and was returning 44-45mpg even during the first 500 miles I had to go down the CHIP Express route. I bought a new 1.7 CRDI Sportage, not the 2ltr purely for better fuel figures. “I was a sceptic at first, then after reading the experiences others had been through I decided to give it a go.
So, whether you drive a manual or an automatic, a car, van, motorhome, tractor or even a boat, we have a diesel tuning chip for you - there are no wires to cut and no special tools needed, it takes just minutes to fit. The CHIP Express™ plug-in digital tuning system is an additional sophisticated microprocessor controlled tuning chip which will give you substantial, immediate performance and fuel consumption gains. Nor is it a "remap" whose settings can be detected and even deleted during routine servicing. Remember the CHIP Express™ digital diesel tuning system is not a "replacement chip" where your ECU is physically opened and its original chip replaced (thus immediately invalidating your vehicle warranty). When fitted it continually monitors and works to boost your engine's efficiency, all within governed safety parameters. A programmed electronic microprocessor controlled device that simply plugs inline within the engine bay of the vehicle it remains permanently fitted when in use but can just as easily be removed without trace.