In June 1965,[1] the Renault Super Goélette SG2 replaced the Goélette with new features: wide curved windscreen, replacement of the sheet metal dashboard, steering wheel shifter, front independent, variable flexibility suspension with coil springs (rear leaf spring suspension in 1967[2]), telescopic shock absorbers and high ground clearance.

[3] In the fall of 1966,[2] the front end was revised: the windshield is enlarged downward, the grille is changed by abandoning its central bar and new lights were bi-colored.

[7] For 1969 models, the diesel versions were updated to the 712 series, still with MAN's direct injection but with a longer stroke and now displacing 3.3 litres.

On 21 April 1980, following the merger of Berliet and Saviem, the small range was sold under the RVI marque.

Its production started in 1969 and it was designed to replace Renault's own 2087 Goélette 4x4 and the Simca Marmon, being also available as a platform truck and ambulance for use by the French army.

It had some differences from the civilian version, including a more powerful engine intended for the harsher conditions that the truck was supposed to be subjected to alongside the gearbox from the Saviem SM8.