The VR Commodore Series was more than a simple facelift of
the VP, the only body panels being carried over being
the roof and door skins. The shape was now softer and
more
aerodynamic, and with additions such as the first
Australian built car to offer a driver's airbag, the
VR was unquestionably superior in every department
over previous iterations. While the newly introduced Acclaim (and Calais) had the air-bag fitted as standard
equipment, it was made available across the range at
a (for the time) extremely affordable $990.