The VQ Statesman was continued through the VP Commodore Production run
Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) was introduced with the VP as an option
The VP was the first Commodore to only be assembled at one location (Elizabeth, South Australia).
There were more than twice as many VN Commodores produced as there were VP’s
The VP Commodore was the last Commodore not to be fitted with a drivers airbag
A limited number of VP SS V6’s were produced (Different from the VP S)
A total of 300 VP Calais Internationals were produced
Just under 100 000 VP Commodores were produced
Power windows became standard equipment for the front windows of all VP’s
ABS brakes were introduced as an option with the VP