Overview
Unlock the full performance potential of your MK7/MK7.5 Volkswagen GTI with Integrated Engineering's new Core, Pro, and Apex Tune Suites. Rather than purchasing individual stages, each Suite builds upon the previous one by unlocking additional features, calibrations, and hardware support as your build evolves. Flash your vehicle directly through the factory OBD-II port using the IE POWERlink mobile app to gain substantial horsepower and torque increases, advanced motorsport-inspired features, customizable driving behavior, and true flex-fuel capability—all while maintaining factory-like drivability and industry-leading safety strategies.
Details
Available Tune Suites
| Feature | Core | Pro | Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWERlink Mobile Flashing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AutoProtect Engine Safety | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7,000 RPM Rev Limit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Revving in Park/Neutral | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed Limiter Removed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brake Boost | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Start/Stop Memory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MMI TrueBoost Gauge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Tune Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stage 1 Calibrations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 91 & 93 Octane Files | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Hardware Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stage 2 Calibrations | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Exhaust Crackles | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| TrueFlex™ Flex Fuel | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Valet Mode | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kickdown Disable | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cooling Fan Control | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Anti-Lag™ Launch Control | — | — | ✓ |
| Adjustable Rolling Anti-Lag™ | — | — | ✓ |
| No-Lift Shift (Manual) | — | — | ✓ |
| Boost by Gear | — | — | ✓ |
| Adjustable Throttle Mapping | — | — | ✓ |
Performance Highlights
- Core Suite: Perfect for stock vehicles, delivering up to 225 HP gains with Stage 1 tuning, mobile flashing, AutoProtect™, brake boost, raised rev limit, and support for 91/93 octane.
- Pro Suite: Unlocks Stage 2 calibrations for upgraded hardware, TrueFlex™ ethanol support, adjustable exhaust crackles, valet mode, fan control, and additional performance customization.
- Apex Suite: The complete tuning package, adding Stage 3 support, Anti-Lag™ Launch Control, Rolling Anti-Lag™, Boost by Gear, adjustable throttle response, No-Lift Shift (manual), and all advanced motorsport-inspired features.
Built for Every Stage of Your Build
- Stage 1: Designed for completely stock vehicles, adding up to +70 HP on 91/93 octane while improving throttle response and drivability.
- Stage 2: Requires an intake, intercooler, and downpipe to maximize the factory turbo, increasing output to approximately 394 HP.
- Stage 3: Supports IS38 and Garrett GT2260S turbocharger upgrades, producing up to 462 HP with the appropriate supporting hardware.
Additional Features
- Anti-Lag™ Launch Control: Builds turbo boost before launch for dramatically improved 60-foot times and acceleration.
- Rolling Anti-Lag™: Preloads boost while rolling for instant power delivery during roll racing.
- TrueFlex™: Automatically adjusts engine calibration for any ethanol blend with IE's TrueFlex hardware.
- Adjustable Throttle: Choose from 15 throttle response profiles ranging from smooth OEM-like behavior to aggressive motorsport response.
- Exhaust Crackles: Customize crackle intensity directly from the mobile app or disable them entirely.
- AutoProtect™: Continuously monitors engine operation and automatically reduces power if unsafe conditions are detected.
- POWERlink Mobile Flashing: Install, update, or switch calibrations anytime using the IE POWERlink device and smartphone app.
Fitment
This part is compatible with the following vehicles
| Years | Make | Model | Engine | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2017 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0T | All |
| 2015-2020 | Audi | A3 | 2.0T | Quattro |
| 2018-2021 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0T | All |
