How We Are More than a Traditional Dealership
When you step foot onto your standard car dealership, chances are you’ll be hounded by a sales professional who cares more about making a sale than leaving you with a vehicle that you love. They may feign concern and personal interest, but their ultimate goal is to get you to sign that dotted line at the bottom of a potential contract. The basic dealership is also less likely to tailor a specific dealership experience for their customers, and when it comes to talking finances, your run of the mill dealer may be less likely to express specific details that may make or break the deal.
How does Raceway Kia differ? Well for starters, our automotive sales team is only made up of experts who can define all the ins and outs of the car buying process. Our team will dispel any myths, fears, or anxieties you may have about buying a new car and help you leave our dealership behind the wheel of one. Based on our experience, the first thing that keeps drivers from seeking professional help for finding a car is the intimidating atmosphere of the typical dealer. At Raceway Kia, we provide a completely transparent car buying process to eliminate confusion completely.
Beyond our knowledgeable and passionate sales team, we’re also conveniently located in the city of Freehold, which is an easy drive for many Newark residents. And when you take into account our wide range of incentives, it’s easy to see why we’re one of the leading Kia dealership locations across the state of New Jersey.
What the 2019 Kia Family Lineup Looks Like
Before we delve into our services and incentives, we believe it is incredibly important to focus on the most important manner at hand; the kind of vehicles that we sport in our showroom. While many of our New Jersey customers opt for compact SUVs and fuel-efficient sedans to deal with the traffic, the entire Kia family lineup certainly offers something for everyone. While our showroom stock is constantly changing, we’re excited to showcase some of the many Kia models that we offer at our dealership.
First on our list is the remarkable Kia Sportage. The first Kia Sportage hit showroom floors in 1995 and was built using the foundations of a truck. Since those early days, the Kia Sportage has changed dramatically, providing a modern compact SUV drive that puts it above the pack against competitors. Current models come with a punchy 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which may seem underpowered at first until you consider the 181 horsepower at your disposal. What truly makes the Kia Sportage great is that solid entry-level price tag, which starts at $23,750 MSRP. Rugged, durable, and often designed with an AWD drivetrain, this is a Kia vehicle bound to draw the eyes and ears of both family drivers and daring adventurists. Gas mileage for the 2019 Kia Sportage is also quite impressive sporting an EPA-rated range of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel-efficient compact SUV in the lineup.
Next up on our list is the 2019 Kia Soul. Few vehicles exude the same level of personality quite like the 2019 Kia Soul. Some may have found the exterior polarizing in the past, but more and more modern drivers are turning towards this spunky compact SUV. 2019 models start out at a reasonable $16,490 MSRP, and like its older brother the Kia Sportage earns 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Packed beneath every hood of a Kia Soul is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine which pumps out 130 horsepower. That said, for drivers who are looking to save some cash at the gas station can opt instead for the hybrid Soul EV model, which gets a 111-mile range when running solely on battery mode.
For some drivers, having a vehicle that is compact, reliable, and great on gas matters. These are the kind of New Jersey drivers that spend a good amount of commuting and as such expect a fair amount extra from their vehicle. In this scenario, we’d point these kinds of drivers to the 2019 Kia Optima. With an exterior styling bordering on the luxury, the 2019 Kia Optima is a great pick for commuters everywhere. Starting out with a 178 horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine this base model comes packed with plenty of power. And with an EPA-rated gas mileage of 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, chances are you won’t be refilling anytime soon. On top of that the 2019 Kia Optima sports a robust safety package incorporating driver-assistant features like forward collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, active lane control, and automatic high beams. All of these features in concert offer up some sincere pay off when behind the wheel in terms of both performance and comfort.
These are just a few of the vehicles that we offer at Raceway Kia. Drivers from all around the New Jersey area have come to our dealership to debate on cars like these, and you can find many more when you pay a visit to our state-of-the-art showroom.
How to Reach Us
When searching for Kia dealership locations in NJ, look no further than Raceway Kia. We are part of the #1 Kia Dealer Group in the Northeast and part of the #1 Kia Dealer in the Country per Kia Motors America 2017. Other Kia dealership locations in NJ just can’t compare to the quality service you’ll find at Raceway Kia of Freehold. Here’s how our customers from various parts of Jersey get to our dealership, which is conveniently located at 4044 US 9 in Freehold.
Our Neighbors to the South from Jackson or Howell
Named after Andrew Jackson, Jackson Township is one of our favorite communities. If you’re not too busy spending the day at Six Flags Great Adventure, come visit Raceway Kia for a test drive of one of our new cars or SUVs.
Jackson Township is just 25 minutes from our dealership and under 16 miles away. Head onto West Veterans Highway. Next, you’ll turn left onto Cedar Swamp Road then turn right onto Jackson Mills Road. Follow this for 7.2 miles. Take a right onto Elton Adelphia Road and a left onto US 9 North. Go straight until you can get on the County Road 522 exit toward Englishtown Freehold. Take a right onto County Rd 522/Freehold-Englishtown Road. Turn right again to merge onto US 9 S toward Lakewood. We’re just down the road on your right-hand side.
Part of Monmouth County, Howell Township is even closer to Raceway Kia. We love going to the Manasquan Reservoir to check out the local wildlife. Another favorite spot of ours in Howell is the Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake. Going kayaking, fishing, or just taking a stroll on the nature walk is a great way to take in the scenic surroundings. Howell is just over ten miles and 16 minutes away via US 9 North. Once you get on 9 North just take the County Road exit and follow the rest of the above directions to find us on your right.
Our Friends to the North in Marlboro
Marlboro is a hop, skip, and a jump down to Raceway Kia in Freehold. Via US 9 S, we’re less than 7 miles away.
Some of our best memories in Marlboro include collecting fossils from the Big Brook Preserve. Along with shark teeth and crustacean fossils, this site has been known to contain real dinosaur fossils. Way back in 1858, the first North American dinosaur fossil was found in this area. In 2009, a section from the leg of a hadrosaur (a duck-billed dinosaur) and Mastodon bones were also discovered.
To get to Raceway Kia from Marlboro, turn onto Gordons Corner Road and continue onto Wickatunk Road. Turn left onto Tennent Road/Wickatunk Road and continue to follow Tennent Road. Turn right and merge onto US 9 S via the ramp to Gordons Corner Road/Freehold. This will let you merge onto US 9 S. We’re just four miles down the road on the right.
Another option from Gordons Corner Road is to turn left onto Robertsville Road, followed by a right onto Lafayette Mills Road. Next, turn left onto Robertsville Road and right onto Ryan Road. Go left onto US 9 S, and we’re on the right 2.2 miles down. This option is 7.3 miles in total and takes about 14 minutes.
Our Happy Customers from the East in Eatontown
If you’re driving in from the Eatontown, it’ll take you about 25 minutes or less. Using NJ-18 North, you can arrive at Raceway Kia with just over 17 miles of driving.
We love heading to Eatontown for the Monmouth Mall. With its huge cineplex (including fifteen big screens) and a restaurant owned by Bobby Flay, we can find plenty of justification to visit Eatontown regularly.
To find us, you’ll hop onto NJ-36 West and take the ramp to New Brunswick. Merge onto NJ-18 North, where you’ll drive for 8.2 miles. Take exit 22B for County Road 537 West toward Freehold. Merge onto County Rd 537 West. Take the Kozloski Road/County Rd 55 ramp. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Kozloski Road North, and merge onto Kozloski Road. Continue onto East Freehold Road and turn left onto US 9 S after 1.9 miles. Another 1.7 miles to go, and we’re located on the right.
Another option from NJ-18 North is to take exit 25B. Merge onto NJ-79 South/Highway 79 South toward Freehold. Next, merge onto NJ-79 South/Highway 79 South and turn right onto Ryan Road. After 2.5 miles, turn left onto US 9 S and find us on the right 2.2 miles down.
Make the Most of Your Visit to Freehold
Once you take the drive to Raceway Kia, don’t forget to enjoy your time here in Freehold! We have our very own Raceway Mall located at 3701 on Route 9. This is a great place to stop if you have the kids along with you for the trip. There is a carousel and play area open to the public. With easy parking and lots of food and shopping selections, you’ll have no problem finding something that everyone will like. If all else fails, stop in for a decadent slice of cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory.
If the weather is too nice to spend indoors, head over to Turkey Swamp Park, this is a top destination in Freehold, located on 200 Georgia Road. Whether you want to go boating, fishing, take the kids on the playground or get your dog out for a walk, Turkey Swamp Park has plenty to offer. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the great outdoors. Rent a boat while you’re there or simply savor the free admission on this lovely day trip.
Avoiding the Traffic
At Raceway Kia, we understand that New Jersey Traffic isn’t always the easiest to get around. We recommend trying to visit us midday, if possible. For those traveling long distances to get here, you might want to wait until the morning rush hour has subsided. We’re happy to meet with you anytime after 9 am during the week, or anytime between 9 am-6 pm on Saturdays when the commuters are off the roadways. Our sales department is open late most nights, until 9 pm on Monday through Thursdays and until 8 pm on Fridays so we can always catch you after work. As an award-winning dealership with top-notch customer service, we promise that you won’t regret making the drive to Raceway Kia.
