I think something that's tiring to drive, in that it wears you out, isn't what he means - the opposite actually, if something is really easy to drive, monotonous and requires little effort, I'd find that would make me sleepy.I actually find that driving my T6 is less tiring than most other cars, the view ahead is superb and I like the driving position.
If you're a passenger in a car and not having to concentrate on driving then it's so easy to fall asleep as many drivers will no doubt have experienced, you're the only one awake when all your passengers are nodding away!
Whereas something that's loud, uncomfortable, and 'tiring' to drive is more likely to keep you awake!