L4 High Rev change from 1st to 2nd - Normal?

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I think any 4WD with low ranger transfer would feel same. My navara does same thing 1st low to 2nd low. Same for 2015 150 Prado. 1st gear low is very low ratio. You shouldnt need to start 1st gear if you gonna shift to 2nd. Most of time you can get away start with 2nd and 3rd low even steep hill. I only use 1st extreme down or uphill and have no plan to shift gear while on 1st. I would stop to 2nd or 3rd same for all 4WD car I owned. Manual or auto.