When the Holden VS Commodore and Statesman were released - Australia in 1995

Cost of a new Holden VS Commodore / VS Statesman

VS Commodore sedan: approximately $27,000–$28,000
VS Statesman luxury model: approximately $42,000–$44,000
The VS Commodore featured refined styling over the VR, improved suspension, updated engine options, and enhanced safety features
The VS Statesman offered luxury trims, leather interiors, air conditioning, automatic transmission, and comfort-focused features for executive buyers. The VS Statesman had a very high level of standard equipment and safety features.
The VS would introduce the ECOTec V6 engine, arguably the most popular V6 engine ever sold in a Holden. It was available in naturally aspirated form as well as a supercharged model. Factory supercharged models are becoming quite hard to find and have become somewhat of a collectors item.
Both models targeted Australian families and professionals seeking reliability, modern styling, and comfort

Early internet adoption and globalization influenced Australian businesses and lifestyles
Political and economic reforms shaped consumer confidence

Economic policy, suburban expansion, and automotive developments dominated headlines
The VS Commodore and VS Statesman reflected mid-1990s Australian demand for stylish, comfortable, and reliable family and executive cars

The VS Commodore cost roughly 0.8 years’ average wages, while the VS Statesman cost 1.25–1.3 years’ wages
The average house cost about 5.5 years’ wages
Filling a ~60L tank cost roughly $66 AUD
A week’s wages could buy roughly 580–600 litres of petrol